Hebrews 12:13
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.”
ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
χωλός
lame
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χωλός
Lame, crippled, limping. Cholos. The lame walk. What could not move under its own power was healed by the power of Jesus. He still restores what has been crippled by life.
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πούς
feet
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πούς
Foot. Pous. How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news. God considers beautiful what goes out to carry the Gospel. Your willingness to go makes you beautiful.
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ἰάομαι
may be healed
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ἰάομαι
To heal, to cure. Iaomai. He healed them all. Not some. All. The healing ministry of Jesus knew no exceptions. His willingness to heal has not diminished.
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ὀρθός
straight
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ὀρθός
right (as rising), i.e. (perpendicularly) erect (figuratively, honest), or (horizontally) level or direct
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τροχιά
paths
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τροχιά
a track (as a wheel-rut), i.e. (figuratively) a course of conduct
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ποιέω
do make
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ποιέω
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
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ἐκτρέπω
may be disabled,
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ἐκτρέπω
to deflect, i.e. turn away (literally or figuratively)
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μᾶλλον
rather.
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μᾶλλον
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
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