Heb 7:23 | RWP | e4.org | Many in number ( πλειονες ). Comparative predicate adjective, "more than one," in succession, not simultaneously. Because they are hindered ( δια το κωλυεσθα ). Articular infinitive (present passive) with δια and the accusative case, "because of the being hindered." By death ( θανατω ). Instrumental case. From continuing ( παραμενειν ). Present active infinitive of the compound (remain beside) as in and in the ablative case.

‏ Hebrews 7:23

Many in number ( πλειονες ). Comparative predicate adjective, "more than one," in succession, not simultaneously.

Because they are hindered ( δια το κωλυεσθα ). Articular infinitive (present passive) with δια and the accusative case, "because of the being hindered."

By death ( θανατω ). Instrumental case.

From continuing ( παραμενειν ). Present active infinitive of the compound (remain beside) as in Php 1:25 and in the ablative case.