Now no more to return to corruption

(μηκετ μελλοντα υποστρεφειν εις διαφθοραν). No longer about to return as Lazarus did. Jesus did not die again and so is the first fruits of the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:23; Romans 6:9).He hath spoken

(ειρηκεν). Present perfect active indicative, common way of referring to the permanent utterances of God which are on record in the Scriptures.The holy and sure blessings of David

(τα οσια Δαυειδ τα πιστα). See 2 Samuel 7:13. Literally, "the holy things of David the trustworthy things." He explains "the holy things" at once.

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Old Testament