Hebrews 6:2
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Original Language Analysis
χειρῶν
of hands
G5495
χειρῶν
of hands
Strong's:
G5495
Word #:
5 of 11
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
ἀναστάσεώς
of resurrection
G386
ἀναστάσεώς
of resurrection
Strong's:
G386
Word #:
6 of 11
a standing up again, i.e., (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (mor
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 11
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
Acts 6:6Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.Acts 17:18Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.Acts 2:41Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.Acts 2:38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.Acts 16:15And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.Acts 16:33And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.Acts 23:6But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.Acts 10:47Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.Mark 16:16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Historical Context
These six basics (two per verse, 6:1-2) likely constituted the core teaching given to new converts before baptism. The author wants readers to build on this foundation, not endlessly review it.
Questions for Reflection
- Why are resurrection and eternal judgment essential, non-negotiable Christian beliefs?
- How do these foundational truths shape your daily priorities and eternal perspective?
Analysis & Commentary
Additional foundational elements include 'doctrine of baptisms' (likely contrasting Christian baptism with Jewish washings), 'laying on of hands' (imparting blessing/Spirit, ordination), 'resurrection of the dead,' and 'eternal judgment.' These form basic Christian theology. Reformed theology affirms physical resurrection and conscious eternal judgment (both blessing and curse). These doctrines should be foundational, not debated perpetually.