Hebrews 6:18

Two immutable things [δ υ ο π ρ α γ μ α τ ω ν α μ ε τ α θ ε τ ω ν]. His word and his oath.

Strong consolation [ι σ χ υ ρ α ν π α ρ α κ λ η σ ι ν]. jIscirov strong implies indwelling strength embodied or put forth either aggressively or as an obstacle to resistance; as an army or a fortress. For consolation rend. encouragement, and see on Luke 6:24; 1 Corinthians 14:3.

Who have fled for refuge [ο ι κ α τ α φ υ γ ο ν τ ε ς]. Only here and Acts 14:6. The compound verb is well rendered by A. V., since, as distinguished from the simple feugein to flee, it expresses flight to a definite place or person for safety. Hence often used in connection with an altar or a sanctuary. The distinction between the simple and the compound verb is illustrated in Hdt 4:23, where, speaking of the barbarous tribe of the Iyrcae, he says, "Whoever flees [φ ε υ γ ω ν] and betakes himself for refuge [κ α τ α φ υ γ η] to them, receives wrong from no one." So Xen., Hellen. 1, 6, 16 "Conon fled [ε φ ε υ γ ε] in swift vessels, and betakes himself for refuge [κ α τ α φ ε υ γ ε ι] to Mitylene."

To lay hold upon the hope set before us [κ ρ α τ η σ α ι τ η ς π ρ ο κ ε ι μ ε ν η ς]. For krathsai to lay fast hold, see on Mark 7:3; Acts 3:11; Colossians 2:19. Prokeimenhv lying before or set before; destined or appointed. Mostly in Hebrews. Comp. 2 Corinthians 8:12; Jude 1:7; Jude 1:198