Locate the passage Hebrews 4:14–10:18 forms the second of three major discourse units in the epistle. The phrase echontes oun, “having therefore,” in 4:14 and 10:19 signal discourse section onset. Hebrews 4:14–16 begins a new major section in the epist... Read More »

Locate the passage. Hebrews 4:12–13 serves as the conclusion for 4:1-11 as well as for the entire first section of the letter: 1:5-4:13. Verse 12 begins a new paragraph according to the UBS Greek text. The use of gar, “for,” serves to indicate the ground... Read More »

Locate the passage There is a clear shift to the topic of “rest” which marks 4:1 as the beginning of a new section. Considerable disagreement among commentators exists as to where this section terminates. Suggestions include v. 16, v. 14, v. 13, and v. 11.... Read More »