Hebrews 12:17
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.”
τόπος
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas G5561 (χώρα) is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard
κληρονομέω
to inherit
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κληρονομέω
To inherit, to receive as an inheritance. Kleronomeo. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. Inheritance comes through relationship not achievement. Sons receive what servants cannot.
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μετάνοια
of repentance
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μετάνοια
Repentance, a change of mind and direction. Metanoia. God's kindness leads you to repentance. Repentance is not running from God. It is running to Him. It begins with His kindness.
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εὐλογία
blessing
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εὐλογία
Blessing, benefit, bounty. Eulogia. The cup of blessing which we bless. Every communion cup is a declaration that the cross is the source of every blessing we enjoy.
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δάκρυ
tears
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δάκρυ
A tear — the most human of all expressions; God Himself promises to wipe every tear from your eyes. Not one tear you have ever cried has gone unnoticed by Him.
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εὑρίσκω
he found
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εὑρίσκω
To find, to discover, to obtain. Heurisko. Seek and you will find. The finding is guaranteed for those who seek. God is findable because He wants to be found.
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θέλω
wishing
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θέλω
To will, to wish, to desire. Thelo. I am willing be made clean. Jesus was always willing to heal, forgive and restore. His willingness has not changed.
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ἐκζητέω
having earnestly sought
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ἐκζητέω
to search out, i.e. (figuratively)investigate, crave, demand, (by Hebraism) worship
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καίπερ
although
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καίπερ
and indeed, i.e. nevertheless or notwithstanding
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μετέπειτα
afterward
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μετέπειτα
thereafter
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