How much (ποσω). Instrumental case of degree or measure. An argument from the less to the greater, "the first of Hillel's seven ru…

Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy. That is, he who renounces Christianity ought to be regarded…

Shall he be thought worthy.—Better, shall he be accounted (or, judged) worthy, by God the Judge of all,…

He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought wort…

An argument from the greater to the lesser brings out the seriousness of the situation. To despise the law of Moses was a serious matter, but this …

Who has trodden under foot the Son of God, etc. There is this likeness between apostates under the Law and under the Gospel: both…

Of how much sorer punishment
Than a mere corporeal death, which was the punishment inflicted on the transgressors of…

The exhortations against apostasy and to perseverance are urged by many strong reasons. The sin here mentioned is a total and final falling away, w…

After commending the superiority of Christ’s priesthood and adding an admonition to hold fast to it by faith and love, the Apostle now supports his…