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Selected Verse: Hebrews 10:33 - Strong Concordance
| Verse |
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| Heb 10:33 |
Strong Concordance |
Partly [5124] [3303], whilst ye were made a gazingstock [2301] both [5037] by reproaches [3680] and [2532] afflictions [2347]; and [1161] partly [5124], whilst ye became [1096] companions [2844] of them that were [390] so [3779] used [390]. |
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King James |
Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used. |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
The persecutions here referred to seem to have been endured by the Hebrew Christians at their first conversion, not only in Palestine, but also in Rome and elsewhere, the Jews in every city inciting the populace and the Roman authorities against Christians.
gazing-stock--as in a theater (so the Greek): often used as the place of punishment in the presence of the assembled multitudes. Act 19:29; Co1 4:9, "Made a theatrical spectacle to the world."
ye became--of your own accord: attesting your Christian sympathy with your suffering brethren.
companions of--sharers in affliction with. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Partly - That is, your affliction consisted partly in this. The Greek is, "this" - specifying one kind of affliction that they were called to endure.
Whilst ye were made a gazing-stock - Greek θεατριζόμενοι theatrizomenoi - you were made a public spectacle, as if in a theater; you were held up to public view, or exposed to public scorn. When this was done, or in precisely what manner, we are not told. It was not an uncommon thing, however, for the early Christians to be held up to reproach and scorn, and probably this refers to some time when it was done by rulers or magistrates. It was a common custom among the Greeks and Romans to lead criminals, before they were put to death, through the theater, and thus to expose them to the insults and reproaches of the multitude. See the proofs of this adduced by Kuinoel on this passage. The "language" here seems to have been taken from this custom, though there is no evidence that the Christians to whom Paul refers had been treated in this manner.
By reproaches - Repreached as being the followers of Jesus of Nazareth; probably as weak and fanatical.
And afflictions - Various "sufferings" inflicted on them. They were not merely reviled in words, but they were made to endure positive sufferings of various kinds.
And partly, while ye became companions of them that were so used - That is, even when they had not themselves been subjected to these trials, they had sympathized with those who were. They doubtless imparted to them of their property; sent to them relief, and identified themselves with them. It is not known to what particular occasion the apostle here refers. In the next verse he mentions one instance in which they had done this, in aiding him when he was a prisoner. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Whilst ye were made a gazing-stock (θεατριζόμενοι)
N.T.o. olxx, oClass. Lit. exhibited in the theater. Comp. Co1 4:9.
Whilst ye became companions (κοινωνοὶ γενηθέντες)
Rend. by becoming partakers. More than companionship is implied. For κοινωνοὶ see on Luk 5:10. The noun and its kindred verb in N.T. almost exclusively of ethical and spiritual relations, as Ti1 5:22; Pe1 4:13; Jo2 1:11; Co1 10:18; Co2 1:7; Plm 1:17. Even when applied to pecuniary contributions they imply Christian fellowship as the basis of the liberality. See on Rom 12:13; see on Rom 15:27; see on Phi 4:15.
Of them that were so used (τῶν οὕτως ἀναστρφομένων)
Rend. "of them that fared thus." Others render "who conducted themselves thus"; endured their persecutions, so bravely. But the οὕτως can refer only to made a gazing-stock. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Ye were made a gazing-stock - Θεατριζομενοι· Ye were exhibited as wild beasts and other shows at the theatres. See the note on Co1 4:9, where all this is illustrated.
Companions of them that were so used - It appears, from Th1 2:14, Th1 2:15, that the Churches of God in Judea were greatly persecuted, and that they believed with courage and constancy in their persecutions. When any victim of persecuting rage was marked out, the rest were prompt to take his part, and acknowledge themselves believers in the same doctrine for which he suffered. This was a noble spirit; many would have slunk into a corner, and put off the marks of Christ, that they might not be exposed to affliction on this account. |
9 For [1063] I think [1380] that [3754] God [2316] hath set forth [584] us [2248] the apostles [652] last [2078], as [5613] it were appointed to death [1935]: for [3754] we are made [1096] a spectacle [2302] unto the world [2889], and [2532] to angels [32], and [2532] to men [444].
29 And [2532] the whole [3650] city [4172] was filled [4130] with confusion [4799]: and [5037] having caught [4884] Gaius [1050] and [2532] Aristarchus [708], men of Macedonia [3110], Paul's [3972] companions in travel [4898], they rushed [3729] with one accord [3661] into [1519] the theatre [2302].
15 Now [1161] ye [5210] Philippians [5374] know [1492] also [2532], that [3754] in [1722] the beginning [746] of the gospel [2098], when [3753] I departed [1831] from [575] Macedonia [3109], no [3762] church [1577] communicated with [2841] me [3427] as [1519] concerning [3056] giving [1394] and [2532] receiving [3028], but [1508] ye [5210] only [3441].
27 It hath pleased them [2106] verily [1063]; and [2532] their [846] debtors [3781] they are [1526]. For [1063] if [1487] the Gentiles [1484] have been made partakers [2841] of their [846] spiritual things [4152], their duty is [3784] also [2532] to minister [3008] unto them [846] in [1722] carnal things [4559].
13 Distributing [2841] to the necessity [5532] of saints [40]; given [1377] to hospitality [5381].
17 If [1487] thou count [2192] me [1691] therefore [3767] a partner [2844], receive [4355] him [846] as [5613] myself [1691].
7 And [2532] our [2257] hope [1680] of [5228] you [5216] is stedfast [949], knowing [1492], that [3754] as [5618] ye are [2075] partakers [2844] of the sufferings [3804], so [3779] shall ye be also [2532] of the consolation [3874].
18 Behold [991] Israel [2474] after [2596] the flesh [4561]: are [1526] not [3780] they [1526] which eat [2068] of the sacrifices [2378] partakers [2844] of the altar [2379]?
11 For [1063] he that biddeth [3004] him [846] God speed [5463] is partaker [2841] of his [846] evil [4190] deeds [2041].
13 But [235] rejoice [5463], inasmuch as [2526] ye are partakers [2841] of Christ's [5547] sufferings [3804]; that [2443], when [1722] his [846] glory [1391] shall be revealed [602], ye may be glad [5463] also [2532] with exceeding joy [21].
22 Lay [2007] hands [5495] suddenly [5030] on [2007] no man [3367], neither [3366] be partaker [2841] of other [245] men's sins [266]: keep [5083] thyself [4572] pure [53].
10 And [1161] so [3668] was also [2532] James [2385], and [2532] John [2491], the sons [5207] of Zebedee [2199], which [3739] were [2258] partners [2844] with Simon [4613]. And [2532] Jesus [2424] said [2036] unto [4314] Simon [4613], Fear [5399] not [3361]; from [575] henceforth [3568] thou shalt [2071] catch [2221] men [444].
9 For [1063] I think [1380] that [3754] God [2316] hath set forth [584] us [2248] the apostles [652] last [2078], as [5613] it were appointed to death [1935]: for [3754] we are made [1096] a spectacle [2302] unto the world [2889], and [2532] to angels [32], and [2532] to men [444].
15 Who both [2532] killed [615] the Lord [2962] Jesus [2424], and [2532] their own [2398] prophets [4396], and [2532] have persecuted [1559] us [2248]; and [2532] they please [700] not [3361] God [2316], and [2532] are contrary [1727] to all [3956] men [444]:
14 For [1063] ye [5210], brethren [80], became [1096] followers [3402] of the churches [1577] of God [2316] which [3588] in [1722] Judaea [2449] are [5607] in [1722] Christ [5547] Jesus [2424]: for [3754] ye [5210] also [2532] have suffered [3958] like things [5024] of [5259] your own [2398] countrymen [4853], even [2532] as [2531] they have [846] of [5259] the Jews [2453]:
9 For [1063] I think [1380] that [3754] God [2316] hath set forth [584] us [2248] the apostles [652] last [2078], as [5613] it were appointed to death [1935]: for [3754] we are made [1096] a spectacle [2302] unto the world [2889], and [2532] to angels [32], and [2532] to men [444].