Hebrews 3:14
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;”
Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
τέλος
the] end
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τέλος
properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)
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ὑπόστασις
assurance
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ὑπόστασις
Substance, foundation, assurance, confidence. Hupostasis. Faith is the substance of things hoped for. Faith gives reality to what is not yet visible. It is the title deed of future promises.
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μέτοχος
Partakers
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μέτοχος
Partaker, sharer, participant. Metochos. We have come to share in Christ. Participation in Christ is the definition of the Christian life. Not just belief about Him but union with Him.
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γίνομαι
we have become
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γίνομαι
To become, to come into being, to happen. Ginomai. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What is true in heaven is meant to become true on earth through prayer.
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ἐάν
if indeed
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ἐάν
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
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κατέχω
we shall hold;
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κατέχω
to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
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