Hebrews 6:8

But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 6:8

BSB

But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.

AKJV

But that which bears thorns and briers is rejected, and is near to cursing; whose end is to be burned.

CPDV

But whatever brings forth thorns and briers is rejected, and is closest to what is accursed; their consummation is in combustion.

ERV

but if it beareth thorns and thistles, it is rejected and nigh unto a curse; whose end is to be burned.

NHEB

but if it bears thorns and thistles, it is rejected and near being cursed, whose end is to be burned.

SMT

And producing thorns and briers is rejected, after having been tried, and near cursing; whose end for destruction.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 6:8

ButG1161ConjunctionthatwhichbearethG1627Verb thornsG173Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction briersG5146Noun MasculineisrejectedG96Adjective andG2532ConjunctionisnighG1451AdverbuntocursingG2671Noun Feminine whoseG3739 endG5056Noun NeuteristoG1519PrepositionbeburnedG2740Noun Feminine

Commentary for Hebrews 6:8

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

Overview of Hebrews 6:8

Summary

Unproductive ground faces destruction and divine judgment

Place

Field

Event

Judgment of useless land

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD