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Hebrews 10:33

King James Version (KJV)

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Hebrews 10:33

Verse 33 of 39

Scripture focus

Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.

Hebrews 10:33 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 10:33

Theological / Devotional

Partly. Or, “sometimes.”

Made a gazingstock. Gr. theatrizo, “to expose publicly [as in a theater],” “to put to shame.” Anciently, criminals were often exposed to public ridicule and then executed in an arena or theater.

Reproaches. Gr. oneidismoi, “insults,” “abuses,” “reproaches.”

Afflictions. Or, “sufferings,” including, perhaps, such experiences as disinheritance, social ostracism, and the deprivation of means to earn a livelihood.

Companions. Even when not persecuted directly themselves they had been ready to share the “reproaches and afflictions” to which their brethren were subjected. The following verse cites a specific example of their companionship in suffering.

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