Hebrews 5:12

For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Hebrews 5:12

BSB
Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God's word. You need milk, not solid food!
AKJV
For when for the time you ought to be teachers, you have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
CPDV
For even though it is the time when you ought to be teachers, you are still lacking, so that you must be taught the things that are the basic elements of the Word of God, and so you have been made like those who are in need of milk, and not of solid food.
ERV
For when by reason of the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need again that some one teach you the rudiments of the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of solid food.
NHEB
For when by reason of the time you ought to be teachers, you again need to have someone teach you the rudiments of the first principles of the oracles of God. You have come to need milk, not solid food.
SMT
For also ye ought to be teachers for the time, again ye have need for some one to teach you the elements of the beginning of the sayings of God; and have become those having need of milk, and not of firm food.

Commentary for Hebrews 5:12

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Overview of Hebrews 5:12
Summary
Mature believers should teach, but remain spiritually immature
Event
Believers' spiritual immaturity criticized
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching