Hebrews 4:13

Authorized King James Version

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Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

Original Language Analysis

καὶ Neither G2532
καὶ Neither
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 1 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οὐκ G3756
οὐκ
Strong's: G3756
Word #: 2 of 20
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
ἔστιν is there G2076
ἔστιν is there
Strong's: G2076
Word #: 3 of 20
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
κτίσις any creature G2937
κτίσις any creature
Strong's: G2937
Word #: 4 of 20
original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively)
ἀφανὴς that is not manifest G852
ἀφανὴς that is not manifest
Strong's: G852
Word #: 5 of 20
non-apparent
ἐνώπιον sight G1799
ἐνώπιον sight
Strong's: G1799
Word #: 6 of 20
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
αὐτοῦ in his G846
αὐτοῦ in his
Strong's: G846
Word #: 7 of 20
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
πάντα all things G3956
πάντα all things
Strong's: G3956
Word #: 8 of 20
all, any, every, the whole
δὲ but G1161
δὲ but
Strong's: G1161
Word #: 9 of 20
but, and, etc
γυμνὰ are naked G1131
γυμνὰ are naked
Strong's: G1131
Word #: 10 of 20
nude (absolute or relative, literal or figurative)
καὶ Neither G2532
καὶ Neither
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 11 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τετραχηλισμένα opened G5136
τετραχηλισμένα opened
Strong's: G5136
Word #: 12 of 20
to seize by the throat or neck, i.e., to expose the gullet of a victim for killing (generally, to lay bare)
τοῖς G3588
τοῖς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 13 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀφθαλμοῖς unto the eyes G3788
ὀφθαλμοῖς unto the eyes
Strong's: G3788
Word #: 14 of 20
the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
αὐτοῦ in his G846
αὐτοῦ in his
Strong's: G846
Word #: 15 of 20
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
πρὸς with G4314
πρὸς with
Strong's: G4314
Word #: 16 of 20
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
ὃν whom G3739
ὃν whom
Strong's: G3739
Word #: 17 of 20
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἡμῖν we have G2254
ἡμῖν we have
Strong's: G2254
Word #: 18 of 20
to (or for, with, by) us
ὁ G3588
ὁ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 19 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λόγος to do G3056
λόγος to do
Strong's: G3056
Word #: 20 of 20
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a

Analysis & Commentary

This verse grounds the warning in divine omniscience. Nothing is 'hidden' (Greek 'aphanes') or 'uncovered' (Greek 'gumnos' - naked) from God's sight. The phrase 'to whom we must give account' (Greek 'logos' - word/account) emphasizes accountability. Reformed theology's emphasis on God's sovereignty includes His comprehensive knowledge - He sees not just actions but thoughts and motives, making evasion impossible. This should produce both holy fear and worship.

Historical Context

Jewish thought emphasized God's omniscience (Psalm 139, Proverbs 15:3). The author applies this to motivate perseverance - you cannot deceive God about the state of your heart, so genuine faith is essential.

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