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Text -- Hebrews 13:6 (NET)

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13:6 So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: Heb 13:6 - -- So that we say ( hōste hēmas legein ). The usual construction (the infinitive) with hōste in the Koiné even when the idea is result instea...

So that we say ( hōste hēmas legein ).

The usual construction (the infinitive) with hōste in the Koiné even when the idea is result instead of purpose. The accusative hēmas is that of general reference.

Robertson: Heb 13:6 - -- With good courage ( tharrountas ). Present active participle of tharreō (Ionic and early Attic tharseō , Mat 9:2) as in 2Co 5:6, 2Co 5:8. The a...

With good courage ( tharrountas ).

Present active participle of tharreō (Ionic and early Attic tharseō , Mat 9:2) as in 2Co 5:6, 2Co 5:8. The accusative agreeing with hēmas , "being of good courage."The quotation is from Psa 118:6.

Robertson: Heb 13:6 - -- My helper ( emoi boēthos ). "Helper to me"(ethical dative emoi ). Boēthos is old adjective (cf. boētheō , to help, Heb 2:18), often in lxx...

My helper ( emoi boēthos ).

"Helper to me"(ethical dative emoi ). Boēthos is old adjective (cf. boētheō , to help, Heb 2:18), often in lxx as substantive, here only in N.T.

Robertson: Heb 13:6 - -- I will not fear ( ou phobēthēsomai ). Volitive first future passive of phobeomai .

I will not fear ( ou phobēthēsomai ).

Volitive first future passive of phobeomai .

Vincent: Heb 13:6 - -- So that we may boldly say ( ὥστε θαρροῦντας ἡμᾶς λέγειν ) Lit. so that , being of good courage , w...

So that we may boldly say ( ὥστε θαρροῦντας ἡμᾶς λέγειν )

Lit. so that , being of good courage , we say . Θαρρεῖν to be confident or bold , only here in Hebrews. Elsewhere only in Paul. The kindred form θαρσεῖν is used in N.T. only in the imperative θάρσει or θαρσεῖτε take courage . See Mat 9:2; Mar 6:50; Joh 16:33; Act 23:11.

Vincent: Heb 13:6 - -- The Lord is my helper, etc. From lxx, Psa 107:6 with slight alteration. Here, what shall man do unto me is an independent clause. lxx...

The Lord is my helper, etc.

From lxx, Psa 107:6 with slight alteration. Here, what shall man do unto me is an independent clause. lxx inserts and: " my helper and I will not fear," and connects the last clause with " fear" : " I will not fear what man will do."

Wesley: Heb 13:6 - -- Psa 118:6.

JFB: Heb 13:6 - -- Rather as Greek, expressing confidence actually realized, "So that we boldly (confidently) say" (Psa 56:4, Psa 56:11; Psa 118:6). Punctuate as both th...

Rather as Greek, expressing confidence actually realized, "So that we boldly (confidently) say" (Psa 56:4, Psa 56:11; Psa 118:6). Punctuate as both the Hebrew and the Greek require, "And (so) I will not fear: what (then) shall man do unto me?"

Clarke: Heb 13:6 - -- So that we may boldly say - We, in such circumstances, while cleaving to the Lord, may confidently apply to ourselves what God spake to Joshua and t...

So that we may boldly say - We, in such circumstances, while cleaving to the Lord, may confidently apply to ourselves what God spake to Joshua and to Solomon; and what he spake to David, "The Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man can do."God is omnipotent, man’ s power is limited; howsoever strong he may be, he can do nothing against the Almighty.

Defender: Heb 13:6 - -- This reference is from Psa 118:6. Because of such assurances, fear and covetousness are utterly out of character for a believer."

This reference is from Psa 118:6. Because of such assurances, fear and covetousness are utterly out of character for a believer."

TSK: Heb 13:6 - -- boldly : Heb 4:16, Heb 10:19; Eph 3:12 The Lord : Gen 15:1; Exo 18:4; Deu 33:26, Deu 33:29; Psa 18:1, Psa 18:2, Psa 27:1-3, Psa 27:9, Psa 33:20, Psa 4...

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Heb 13:6 - -- So that we may boldly say - Without any hesitation or doubt, In all times of perplexity and threatening want; in all times when we scarcely kno...

So that we may boldly say - Without any hesitation or doubt, In all times of perplexity and threatening want; in all times when we scarcely know whence the supplies for our necessities are to come, we may put our trust in God, and be assured that he will not leave us to suffer. In the facts which occur under the providential dealings, there is a ground for confidence on this subject which is not always exercised even by good people. It remains yet to be shown that they who exercise simple trust in God for the supply of their wants are ever forsaken; compare Psa 37:25.

The Lord is my helper - Substantially this sentiment is found in Psa 27:1, and Psa 118:6. The apostle does not adduce it as a quotation, but as language which a true Christian may employ. The sentiment is beautiful and full of consolation. What can we fear if we have the assurance that the Lord is on our side, and that he will help us? Man can do no more to us than he permits, and of course no more than will be for our own good; and under whatever trials we may be placed, we need be under no painful apprehensions, for God will be our protector and our friend.

Poole: Heb 13:6 - -- So that we may boldly say upon the account of which promise of God all the true subjects of Christ’ s kingdom, together with the apostle, may wi...

So that we may boldly say upon the account of which promise of God all the true subjects of Christ’ s kingdom, together with the apostle, may with an undaunted boldness of heart, above all fears and doubtings, and with a daring confidence, professing that which they believe, nor staggering, nor shrinking, nor being ashamed of their faith, but openly owning it to all the world, own that

The Lord is my helper the Lord in the infiniteness of his power, wisdom, and goodness, is a real, present, universal, and permanent help against all trouble, and for all supplies in all cases, and at all times, to every one of them. They may say as Moses, Exo 18:4 ; as David, Psa 27:9 40:17 56:4,11 118:6 .

And I will not fear what man shall do unto me: and therefore faith expelleth fearfulness of, and introduceth fearlessness of, any created evils incident to a believer; and of which man may be an instrument inflicting, Psa 46:2,3 . Implying in it an unshaken settledness of mind, judgment, and thoughts on God’ s help, a fixed frame of heart, without tumultuous passions or perturbations, with an unmovable resolution to keep close to God and his word both in word and deed, amidst all oppositions and persecutions of men for it.

Gill: Heb 13:6 - -- So that we may boldly say,.... Or confidently assert; for nothing is more true than this, the Lord is my helper; he is able to help, and does help,...

So that we may boldly say,.... Or confidently assert; for nothing is more true than this,

the Lord is my helper; he is able to help, and does help, when none else can; he has promised to be the helper of his people; he has laid help for them on Christ, who is mighty; and he has helped him as man, that he might help them; he has set up a throne of grace for them to come to, where they may find help; and experience confirms the truth of this assertion; every believer can set up an Ebenezer, and say, hitherto hath the Lord helped me: the people of God are of themselves helpless ones; there is no help for them in man; their help is only in the Lord; who helps them out of the pit of sin and misery; out of the hands of all their enemies; out of all their afflictions, and "out" of all the dangers they are exposed unto by Satan and his temptations, by reason of a body of sin and death, and no account of the world, and the men of it: he helps them "in" the exercise of grace, and in the discharge of duty; in bearing the cross; in fighting the Lord's battles; and in their journeying through the wilderness: he helps them "to" temporal blessings, and spiritual ones; to spiritual food and raiment, and to all needful supplies of grace, and, at last, to eternal glory and happiness: and the help he now affords is quick and present, suitable and seasonable, and is what is sufficient; and is sometimes with, and sometimes without means.

And I will not fear what man shall do unto me. There is a becoming fear and reverence which is due to men that are our superiors, whether in civil or religious affairs; but men are not to be feared, when opposed to God; not a single man only is not to be feared, but even all men; and not they only, but all that they can do; the utmost of which is to kill the body; the ground of this fearlessness in believers are the infinite power, grace, and goodness of God. The words seem to be taken out of Psa 54:4.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Heb 13:6 A quotation from Ps 118:6.

Geneva Bible: Heb 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what ( c ) man shall do unto me. ( c ) He contrasts man with God.

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Heb 13:1-25 - --1 Divers admonitions as to charity;4 to honest life;5 to avoid covetousness;7 to regard God's preachers;9 to take heed of strange doctrines;10 to conf...

Combined Bible: Heb 13:6 - --   (Hebrews 13:5, 6)    Discontent, though few appear to realize it, is sinful, a grievous offense against the Most High. It is...

Maclaren: Heb 13:5-6 - --God's Voice And Man's Echo He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6. So that we may boldly say. The Lord is my helper, and I will n...

MHCC: Heb 13:1-6 - --The design of Christ in giving himself for us, is, that he may purchase to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works; and true religion is the ...

Matthew Henry: Heb 13:1-17 - -- The design of Christ in giving himself for us is that he may purchase to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Now the apostle calls t...

Barclay: Heb 13:1-6 - --As he comes to the close of the letter, the writer to the Hebrews turns to practical things. Here he outlines five essential qualities of the Christ...

Constable: Heb 12:14--Jam 1:1 - --V. Life in a Hostile World 12:14--13:25 This final major section of the book apparently grew out of the writer's...

Constable: Heb 13:1-25 - --B. Life within the Church ch. 13 The writer concluded his written sermon with specific exhortations, req...

Constable: Heb 13:1-21 - --1. Pastoral reminders 13:1-21 This section consists of parenesis, reminders of what the readers ...

Constable: Heb 13:1-6 - --Instructions Regarding Morality 13:1-6 13:1 When love for Jesus Christ falters, love for the brethren normally flags as well (cf. Rom. 12:10; 1 Thess....

College: Heb 13:1-25 - --HEBREWS 13 IX. CONCLUDING EXHORTATIONS (13:1-25) As chapter thirteen begins, the main body of argument has passed and the benediction and closing gr...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Hebrews (Book Introduction) The Epistle to the Hebrews By Way of Introduction Unsettled Problems Probably no book in the New Testament presents more unsettled problems tha...

JFB: Hebrews (Book Introduction) CANONICITY AND AUTHORSHIP.--CLEMENT OF ROME, at the end of the first century (A.D), copiously uses it, adopting its words just as he does those of the...

JFB: Hebrews (Outline) THE HIGHEST OF ALL REVELATIONS IS GIVEN US NOW IN THE SON OF GOD, WHO IS GREATER THAN THE ANGELS, AND WHO, HAVING COMPLETED REDEMPTION, SITS ENTHRONE...

TSK: Hebrews 13 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Heb 13:1, Divers admonitions as to charity; Heb 13:4, to honest life; Heb 13:5, to avoid covetousness; Heb 13:7, to regard God’s preach...

Poole: Hebrews 13 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 13

MHCC: Hebrews (Book Introduction) This epistle shows Christ as the end, foundation, body, and truth of the figures of the law, which of themselves were no virtue for the soul. The grea...

MHCC: Hebrews 13 (Chapter Introduction) (Heb 13:1-6) Exhortations to various duties, and to be content with what Providence allots. (Heb 13:7-15) To respect the instructions of faithful pas...

Matthew Henry: Hebrews (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Epistle to the Hebrews Concerning this epistle we must enquire, I. Into the divine authority of it...

Matthew Henry: Hebrews 13 (Chapter Introduction) The apostle, having treated largely of Christ, and faith, and free grace, and gospel privileges, and warned the Hebrews against apostasy, now, in t...

Barclay: Hebrews (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTER TO THE HEBREWS God Fulfils Himself In Many Ways Religion has never been the same thing to all men. "God," as Tennyson sai...

Barclay: Hebrews 13 (Chapter Introduction) The Marks Of The Christian Life (Heb_13:1-6) The Leaders And The Leader (Heb_13:7-8) The Wrong And The Right Sacrifice (Heb_13:9-16) Obedience And...

Constable: Hebrews (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical background The writer said that he and those to whom he wrote ...

Constable: Hebrews (Outline)

Constable: Hebrews Hebrews Bibliography Andersen, Ward. "The Believer's Rest (Hebrews 4)." Biblical Viewpoint 24:1 (April 1990):31...

Haydock: Hebrews (Book Introduction) THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL, THE APOSTLE, TO THE HEBREWS. INTRODUCTION. The Catholic Church hath received and declared this Epistle to be part of ...

Gill: Hebrews (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO HEBREWS That this epistle was written very early appears from hence, that it was imitated by Clement of Rome, in his epistle to the...

Gill: Hebrews 13 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO HEBREWS 13 The apostle having finished the doctrinal part of this epistle, closes it with practical exhortations to these Hebrews, ...

College: Hebrews (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION It is difficult to overestimate the significance of Hebrews for understanding the nature of the new covenant. No other document in the N...

College: Hebrews (Outline) OUTLINE I. JESUS IS SUPERIOR TO THE ANGELS - 1:1-14 A. The Preeminence of the Son - 1:1-4 B. The Son Superior to the Angels - 1:5-14 II. ...

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