Hebrews Chapter 12 verse 12 Holy Bible
Wherefore lift up the hands that hang down, and the palsied knees;
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For this cause let the hands which are hanging down be lifted up, and let the feeble knees be made strong,
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Wherefore lift up the hands that hang down, and the failing knees;
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Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;
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Therefore, lift up the hands that hang down and the feeble knees,
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Wherefore, the hanging-down hands and the loosened knees set ye up;
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 12. - Wherefore lift up (for, straighten anew) the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees (rather, the relaxed hands and the loosened or enfeebled knees). The word παραλελυμένα is used only by St. Luke elsewhere in the New Testament, and with reference to persons paralyzed (Luke 5:18, 24; Acts 8:7; Acts 9:33). The form of the exhortation is taken from Isaiah 35:3, 'Ἰσχύσατε χεῖρες ἀνειμέναι καὶ γόνατα παραλελυμένα. The figure of the palaestra is thus again brought into view, with reference both to boxing and running.
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(12) Wherefore.--As in Hebrews 10:24, the writer passes from the thought of personal risk and duty, to speak (in Hebrews 12:12-17) of that which is binding on all members of a community. "Wherefore"--since the trouble which has brought discouragement should rather call forth thankfulness--"strengthen (literally, make straight again, restore to a right state) the weakened hands and the palsied knees." The words are almost a reproduction of Isaiah 35:3, where those who have lost heart and hope (compared to men whose limbs are palsy-stricken) are encouraged by the promise of the coming of their God bringing recompense and salvation. (See Hebrews 10:36-37.)
