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Hebrews 7:23

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7:23 And the others 1  who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them 2  from continuing in office, 3 

Hebrews 11:39

Context
11:39 And these all were commended 4  for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised. 5 

1 tn Grk “they on the one hand” in contrast with “he on the other hand” in v. 24.

2 tn Grk “they were prevented by death.”

3 tn Grk “from continuing” (the words “in office” are supplied for clarity).

4 sn The expression these all were commended forms an inclusio with Heb 11:2: The chapter begins and ends with references to commendation for faith.

5 tn Grk “the promise,” referring to the thing God promised, not to the pledge itself.



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