But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
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4 additional translationsbut if it beareth thorns and thistles, it is rejected and nigh unto a curse; whose end is to be burned.
But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.
and that which is bearing thorns and briers is disapproved of, and nigh to cursing, whose end is for burning;
but bringing forth thorns and briars, it is found worthless and nigh to a curse, whose end [is] to be burned.
About this book
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About this book
New TestamentHebrews — The NT's most sustained Old-Testament argument — an extended demonstration that Jesus is ‘better than’ every institution Judaism knew. Priesthood, covenant, tabernacle, sacrifice: all fulfilled in one great high priest.
- Author
- Unknown — the book itself does not name its author. Traditional attribution is Pauline (Clement of Alexandria, Origen, much of the Eastern church); Luther proposed Apollos; Tertullian preferred Barnabas; Harnack proposed Priscilla. Site does not adjudicate
- Date
- Mid-to-late 1st century AD, almost certainly before AD 70 (the book argues against the ongoing Temple liturgy as if the Temple still stands)