Hebrews 6:12
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”
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.
ἵνα
so that
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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.
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πίστις
faith
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πίστις
Faith, trust, belief, faithfulness. Pistis. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Faith is the currency of the kingdom. Everything flows to those who trust God completely.
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μακροθυμία
patience
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μακροθυμία
Patience, long-suffering, endurance. Makrothumia. Be completely humble and gentle be patient bearing with one another in love. Patience in relationships is love made visible.
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μιμητής
imitators
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μιμητής
Imitator, follower. Mimetes. Be imitators of God as dearly loved children. You become like what you behold. Imitate God. The more you study Him the more you reflect Him.
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γίνομαι
you may be,
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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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ἐπαγγελία
promises.
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ἐπαγγελία
Promise, announcement, declaration. Epaggelia. All the promises of God find their Yes in Christ. Every promise God has made is guaranteed in Jesus. Not one will fail.
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νωθρός
sluggish
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νωθρός
Sluggish, tardy, lazy. We do not want you to become lazy but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
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