Hebrews 5:13

For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 5:13

BSB

For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness.

AKJV

For every one that uses milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.

CPDV

For anyone who is still feeding on milk is still unskillful in the Word of Justice; for he is like an infant.

ERV

For every one that partaketh of milk is without experience of the word of righteousness; for he is a babe.

NHEB

For everyone who lives on milk is not experienced in the word of righteousness, for he is a baby.

SMT

For every one partaking of milk is inexperienced in the word of justice: for he is a child.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 5:13

ForG1063ConjunctioneveryoneG3956AdjectivethatusethG3348Verb milkG1051Noun NeuterisunskilfulG552AdjectiveinthewordG3056Noun MasculineofrighteousnessG1343Noun Feminine forG1063ConjunctionheisG2076VerbababeG3516Adjective

Commentary for Hebrews 5:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hebrews 5:13

Summary

Milk-fed believers lack skill in righteousness teaching

Event

Immature believers described

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD