Hebrews 5:14
“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”
Hebrews 5:14 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But strong meat is for the perfect; for them who by custom have their senses exercised to the discerning of good and evil.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
- DARBYDarby
- but solid food belongs to full-grown men, who, on account of habit, have their senses exercised for distinguishing both good and evil.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and of perfect men is the strong food, who because of the use are having the senses exercised, unto the discernment both of good and of evil.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. ###
Context: Hebrews 5
12For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
13For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
14But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
About Hebrews 5: Jesus as the Perfect Sacrifice
This chapter describes how Jesus, as a perfect sacrifice, offered Himself once for all and how He became the source of eternal salvation for all who believe.
Commentary
Hebrews 5 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of Jesus as our High Priest. The author of Hebrews begins by reminding us that Jesus was appointed by God to be our High Priest, and that He is the only one who can mediate between God and man. He then goes on to explain that Jesus was chosen by God because of His perfect obedience and His willingness to suffer and die for our sins. The author also emphasizes the importance of Jesus’s role as our High Priest, noting that He is the only one who can intercede on our behalf and make atonement for our sins.