A.T. Robertson Commentary Hebrews 6:7

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Hebrews 6:7

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Hebrews 6:7

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"For the land which hath drunk the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them for whose sake it is also tilled, receiveth blessing from God:" — Hebrews 6:7 (ASV)

Which hath drunk (η πιουσα). Articular second aorist active participle of πινω, to drink.

Herbs (βοτανην). Old word from βοσκω, to feed, green plant, only here in N.T. Cf. our botany.

Meet (ευθετον). Old compound verbal (ευ, τιθημ) well-placed, fit (Luke 9:62).

It is tilled (γεωργειτα). Present passive indicative of γεωργεω, old and rare verb from γεωργος (tiller of the soil, γη, εργον, 2 Timothy 2:6), here only in the N.T.

Receives (μεταλαμβανε). Present active indicative of μεταλαμβανω, old verb to share in, with genitive (ευλογιας) as here (Acts 2:46) or with accusative (Acts 24:25).