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Line 132: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − '''Hebrews 6:4-6''' is a direct reference to '''apostasy''', a "falling away" or ''abandoning'' of Christ. The word παραπεσόντας ''parapesontas'' in verse 6 is translated as both "''fall away''" and "''apostatize''". It derives from the basic Greek word παραπίπτω "''parapiptõ''" (KJV "fall" Strong's number ''3895''): "to ''fall aside'', that is (figuratively) to ''apostatize''."{{cquote|4 For ''it is'' impossible for those who were once enlightened, 5 And have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6 If they shall '''fall away''', to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they '''crucify''' to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put ''him'' to an open shame. KJV (''boldface emphasis added'')}}[[Evangelical Christians|Evangelicals]] and [[Fundamentalism|fundamentalists]] understand verse 6 as a direct reference to the sacrifice of the [[Mass (liturgy)|Mass]], "''seeing they '''crucify''' to themselves the Son of God afresh''". But [[Catholic Church|Catholics]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] understand Hebrews 6:4-6 as a direct reference to the sin of apostasy, and see it as directly related to '''Hebrews 10: 23-31'''.{{cquote|23 Let us hold fast the profession of ''our'' faith without wavering; (for he ''is'' faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some ''is''; but exhorting ''one another:'' and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. 26 For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing<ref>"''unholy thing''", meaning "ordinary", nothing sacred, Strong's number ''2839'', "κοινός" ''kǒinǒs'', "common, profane, defiled, unclean, unholy". Catholics interpret Hebrews 10:29 as referring to rejection of [[Real presence|rhe real presence of Christ]] in the sacrifice of the Mass as blasphemy—''see'' [[Transubstantiation#The Bible and Transubstantiation|The Bible and Transubstantiation in Roman Catholic theology]]</ref>, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance ''belongeth'' unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 31 ''It is'' a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. KJV}}
Added Alt Interpretation of Heb 6:6
== Hebrews 6:4-6: the crucifying of Christ again ==
== Hebrews 6:4-6: the crucifying of Christ again ==
===Apostasy View===
'''Hebrews 6:4-6''' is a direct reference to '''apostasy''', a "falling away" or ''abandoning'' of Christ. The word παραπεσόντας ''parapesontas'' in verse 6 is translated as both "''fall away''" and "''apostatize''". It derives from the basic Greek word παραπίπτω "''parapiptõ''" (KJV "fall" Strong's number ''3895''): "to ''fall aside'', that is (figuratively) to ''apostatize''."{{cquote|4 For ''it is'' impossible for those who were once enlightened, 5 And have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6 If they shall '''fall away''', to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they '''crucify''' to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put ''him'' to an open shame. KJV (''boldface emphasis added'')}}[[Evangelical Christians|Evangelicals]] and [[Fundamentalism|fundamentalists]] understand verse 6 as a direct reference to the sacrifice of the [[Mass (liturgy)|Mass]], "''seeing they '''crucify''' to themselves the Son of God afresh''". But [[Catholic Church|Catholics]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] understand Hebrews 6:4-6 as a direct reference to the sin of apostasy, and see it as directly related to '''Hebrews 10: 23-31'''.{{cquote|23 Let us hold fast the profession of ''our'' faith without wavering; (for he ''is'' faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some ''is''; but exhorting ''one another:'' and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. 26 For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing<ref>"''unholy thing''", meaning "ordinary", nothing sacred, Strong's number ''2839'', "κοινός" ''kǒinǒs'', "common, profane, defiled, unclean, unholy". Catholics interpret Hebrews 10:29 as referring to rejection of [[Real presence|rhe real presence of Christ]] in the sacrifice of the Mass as blasphemy—''see'' [[Transubstantiation#The Bible and Transubstantiation|The Bible and Transubstantiation in Roman Catholic theology]]</ref>, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance ''belongeth'' unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 31 ''It is'' a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. KJV}}
===Alternate Interpretation===
Hebrews 6:6 is in the middle of a passage bookmarked by Melchizedek in Hebrews 5:10 through Hebrews 7:1 with everything in between as one progressive thought. The author of Hebrews began to explain the individual priesthood to the Hebrew Christians represented by Melchizedek but realized in Hebrews 5:11 that they had regressed in their faith and pointed out that they were now studying how to become born again to the point that they were even attempting to become born again a second time.
Hebrews 6:6 Fallen away: Greek word is parapipto which is a compound of para (near or immediately next to; where English word parallel comes from) and pipto (to stumble or fall down) which could be translated as fallen beside. Parapipto (a verb) is used once in the Bible but the noun paraptoma (3900) is used often. Some examples: Galatians 6:1; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Ephesians 1:7 & 2:1; Romans 11:11 (stumbled first then fell). In the NASB it is translated as trespass(es) and transgression(s)
John 13:9-11 Peter wanted a second bath. Jesus told him that once you are bathed (believe in Jesus Christ) you only need your feet washed. Priests in old testament bathed at home and then washed their feet at the temple. Foot washing represents God cleansing us from our sins while we are in the world.
2 Peter 1:9 Tells us that you can forget that you’ve been purged from old sins or forget you’ve been born again.
When Moses was at the waste place of Horeb, God commanded Moses to strike the rock with his rod of judgment (Exodus 17:5-6). Later at the sacred place of Kadesh, Moses was commanded to speak to the rock with Aaron’s rod which had budded (Numbers 20:9 & 17:10). In the former, striking the rock represented Jesus on the cross bearing our judgment to provide salvation. In the later, speaking to the rock with Aaron’s rod represents our priestly duties of confessing our sins post salvation (1 John 1:9). Striking the rock the second time caused God to not be hallowed (Numbers 20:12) and was sufficient to bar Moses from entering the promised land.
To amplify, Hebrews 3:7-11, 15, 4:3 & 4:7 quote from Psalms 95:7-11 which speaks about the Meribah incident.
In John 11:21, 32 Martha and Mary said exactly the same things to Jesus but received entirely different responses. Martha was the busy body who did not want to study God's word and did not know much about God and even wanted to leave when Jesus was explaining things to her. Mary was the spiritually mature sister who used to sit at the feet of Jesus and therefore Jesus had higher expectations of her and therefore wept when Jesus saw the hopelessness of the people and the lack of spiritual witness by Mary.
The Corinthian church was much more immature than the Hebrews and therefore there were lower expectations so we do not see words such as this in the letters to the Corinthians. The Hebrews had higher expectations since they had been mature and are therefore rebuked sharply for their attempts to become born again a second time.
Hebrews 10:26 can be understood by the word "We" or we Hebrews who have been relying on the laws and sacrifices for generations. If we Hebrews continue to rely on the laws and sacrifices after we have heard of Jesus Christ, then there is no more sacrifice.
See <br>[http://biblehub.com/multi/hebrews/6-6.htm multiple translations of Hebrews 6:6]<br>[http://biblehub.com/commentaries/hebrews/6-6.htm multiple commentaries on Hebrews 6:6]<br>[http://biblehub.com/text/hebrews/6-6.htm the basic text analysis of Hebrews 6:6 —παραπεσόντας "''having fallen away''" (from God)]<br> [https://www.openbible.info/topics/apostasy 100 Bible verses about Apostasy]
See <br>[http://biblehub.com/multi/hebrews/6-6.htm multiple translations of Hebrews 6:6]<br>[http://biblehub.com/commentaries/hebrews/6-6.htm multiple commentaries on Hebrews 6:6]<br>[http://biblehub.com/text/hebrews/6-6.htm the basic text analysis of Hebrews 6:6 —παραπεσόντας "''having fallen away''" (from God)]<br> [https://www.openbible.info/topics/apostasy 100 Bible verses about Apostasy]