He that despised [α φ ε τ η σ α ς τ ι ς]. Lit. one that despised; any transgressor. The verb only here in Hebrews. The kindred noun ajqethsiv only in Hebrews. See ch. Hebrews 7:18; Hebrews 9:26.

Died [α π ο θ ν η σ κ ε ι]. Lit. dieth. According to the ordinance as it now stands in the law.

Without mercy [χ ω ρ ι ς ο ι κ τ ι ρ μ ω ν]. The phrase N. T. o. For the noun see on 2 Corinthians 1:3.

Under two or three witnesses [ε π ι δ υ σ ι ν η τ ρ ι σ ι ν μ α ρ τ υ σ ι ν]. As in LXX, Deuteronomy 17:6. jEpi with dative signifying on condition of two or three witnesses testifying. Comp. 1 Timothy 5:17, where the same phrase occurs with the genitive, before, in the presence of. Comp. also Deuteronomy 19:15.

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