Heb 12:13 | JFB | STEP | 13. Quoted from , Septuagint, "Make straight paths for thy feet." straight-- that is, leading by a straight road to joy and grace ( , 2, 15). Cease to "halt" between Judaism and Christianity [Bengel]. paths-- literally, "wheel tracks." Let your walk be so firm and so unanimous in the right direction that a plain track and "highway" may be thereby established for those who accompany and follow you, to perceive and walk in ( ) [Alford]. that which is lame-- those "weak in the faith" ( ), having still Judaizing prejudices. be turned out of the way-- ( ); and, so missing the way, lose the prize of "the race" ( ). rather he healed-- Proper exercise of itself contributes to health; the habit of walking straight onward in the right way tends to healing.

‏ Hebrews 12:13

13. Quoted from Pr 4:26, Septuagint, "Make straight paths for thy feet."

straight--that is, leading by a straight road to joy and grace (He 12:1, 2, 15). Cease to "halt" between Judaism and Christianity [Bengel].

paths--literally, "wheel tracks." Let your walk be so firm and so unanimous in the right direction that a plain track and "highway" may be thereby established for those who accompany and follow you, to perceive and walk in (Is 35:8) [Alford].

that which is lame--those "weak in the faith" (Ro 14:1), having still Judaizing prejudices.

be turned out of the way--(Pr 4:27); and, so missing the way, lose the prize of "the race" (He 12:1).

rather he healed--Proper exercise of itself contributes to health; the habit of walking straight onward in the right way tends to healing.