Hebrews 10:39

But we are not of them who draw back [η μ ε ι ς δ ε ο υ κ ε σ μ ε ν υ π ο σ τ ο λ η ς]. Lit. we are not of shrinking back. JUpostolh N. T. o, o LXX, o Class. ?Einai with genitive marks the quality or peculiarity of a person or thing. Comp. ch. Hebrews 12:11 carav einai to be of joy, joyful. We do not partake of drawing back, which is characteristic of recreants.

Unto perdition [ε ι ς α π ω λ ε ι α ν]. Or destruction. Drawing back makes for and terminates in [ε ι ς] destruction.

Of them that believe [π ι σ τ ε ω ς]. Rend. of faith. The phrase einai pistewv to be of faith, N. T. o.

Saving [π ε ρ ι π ο ι η σ ι ν]. See on 1 Thessalonians 5:9. :Hebrews 11

CHAPTER XI

The concluding statement of ch. 10 suggests the following discussion of the nature of faith and of its fruits as called out by God's revelation from the earliest time.