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Hebrews 4:16

In Hebrews 4 of Hebrews.

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

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The KJV’s Greek text (Textus Receptus) does not include “mercy” (ἔλεος) before and here. The KJV’s Greek text (Textus Receptus) adds “mercy” (ἔλεον) before and here.

προσερχώμεθαproserchōmethaLet usπροσέρχομαι (proserchomai)verb, present middle subjunctive, 1st person plural — “Let us”, an ongoing or repeated actionG4334I come up to, come to, come near (to), approach, consent (to).Let usοὖνounthereforeοὖνconjunction — “therefore”G3767therefore, then.This verse uses “therefore”.thereforeμετὰmetaboldlyμετάpreposition — “boldly”G3326(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.boldlyπαρρησίαςparrēsiasboldnessπαρρησία (parrēsia)noun, genitive, singular, feminine — “boldness”, the of-formG3954freedom, openness, especially in speech; boldness, confidence.τῷtōtheὁ (ho)article, dative, singular, masculine — “the”, the to- or for-formG3588the, the definite article.θρόνῳthronōunto the throneθρόνος (thronos)noun, dative, singular, masculine — “unto the throne”, the to- or for-formG2362a (king's) throne, seat; meton: power, dominion; a potentate.unto the throneτῆςtēstheὁ (ho)article, genitive, singular, feminine — “the”, the of-formG3588the, the definite article.χάριτοςcharitosof graceχάρις (charis)noun, genitive, singular, feminine — “of grace”, the of-formG5485(a) grace, as a gift or blessing brought to man by Jesus Christ, (b) favor, (c) gratitude, thanks, (d) a favor, kindness.This verse uses “grace”.of graceἵναhinathatἵναconjunction — “that”G2443in order that, so that.thatλάβωμενlabōmenwe may obtainλαμβάνω (lambanō)verb, aorist active subjunctive, 1st person plural — “we may obtain”, a single actionG2983(a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of.we may obtainἔλεοςeleosmercyἔλεοςnoun, accusative, singular, neuter — “mercy”, the object formG1656pity, mercy, compassion.This verse uses “mercy”.mercyκαὶkaiandκαίconjunction — “and”G2532and, even, also, namely.This verse uses “and”.andχάρινcharingraceχάρις (charis)noun, accusative, singular, feminine — “grace”, the object formG5485(a) grace, as a gift or blessing brought to man by Jesus Christ, (b) favor, (c) gratitude, thanks, (d) a favor, kindness.This verse uses “grace”.graceεὕρωμενheurōmento findεὑρίσκω (heuriskō)verb, aorist active subjunctive, 1st person plural — “to find”, a single actionG2147I find, learn, discover, especially after searching.εἰςeisinεἰςpreposition — “in”G1519into, in, unto, to, upon, towards, for, among.inεὔκαιρονeukairontime of needεὔκαιρος (eukairos)adjective, accusative, singular, feminine — “time of need”, the object formG2121opportune, timely, suitable; perhaps sometimes: holiday, festival.time of needβοήθειανboētheianhelpβοήθεια (boētheia)noun, accusative, singular, feminine — “help”, the object formG996(a) abstr: assistance, (b) concr: (a technical term of nautical language), a help.

Textus Receptus Words Not in the SBL Text

ἔλεονeleonmercyἔλεος (eleos)noun, accusative, singular, neuter — “mercy”, the object formG1656pity, mercy, compassion.This verse uses “mercy”.

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

we may come near, then, with freedom, to the throne of the grace, that we may receive kindness, and find grace — for seasonable help.

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American Standard Version (1901)

Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help us in time of need.

Young’s Literal Translation

we may come near, then, with freedom, to the throne of the grace, that we may receive kindness, and find grace — for seasonable help.

World English Bible

Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need.

Darby Translation

Let us approach therefore with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.

Douay-Rheims

Let us go therefore with confidence to the throne of grace: that we may obtain mercy, and find grace in seasonable aid.

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  • Isaiah 55:6–7Isaiah 55:6 · King James VersionSeek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:Isaiah 55:6 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

  • Isaiah 44:2Isaiah 44:2 · King James VersionThus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.Isaiah 44:2 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.

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