Hebrews 2:1

Therefore. On account of (Greek. dia. App-104.Hebrews 2:2; Hebrews 2:2) this.

give, &c. Literally give heed more abundantly.

lest. Greek. me. App-105.

lest... slip. lest... we should let glide away. Greek. pararreo. Literally flow beside. Only here.

at any time. haply.

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¹ Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.a

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