Hebrews 10:13

Authorized King James Version

From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
λοιπὸν
From henceforth
something remaining (adverbially)
#3
ἐκδεχόμενος
expecting
to accept from some source, i.e., (by implication) to await
#4
ἕως
till
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
#5
τεθῶσιν
be made
to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from g2476, which pr
#6
οἱ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ἐχθροὶ
enemies
hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially satan)
#8
αὐτοῦ
his
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#9
ὑποπόδιον
his footstool
something under the feet, i.e., a foot-rest (figuratively)
#10
τῶν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ποδῶν
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
#12
αὐτοῦ
his
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Hebrews. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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