Heb 6:8 | RWP | e4.org | If it beareth ( εκφερουσα ). Present active participle of εκφερω , conditional participle. For "thorns and thistles" see for both words ( ακανθας κα τριβολους ). Roman soldiers scattered balls with sharp iron spikes, one of which was called tribulus , to hinder the enemy's cavalry. Rejected ( αδοκιμος ). See ; . For καταρας εγγυς (nigh unto a curse) see . To be burned ( εις καυσιν ). "For burning." Common sight in clearing up ground.

‏ Hebrews 6:8

If it beareth ( εκφερουσα ). Present active participle of εκφερω, conditional participle. For "thorns and thistles" see Mt 7:16 for both words ( ακανθας κα τριβολους ). Roman soldiers scattered balls with sharp iron spikes, one of which was called tribulus, to hinder the enemy's cavalry.

Rejected ( αδοκιμος ). See 1Co 9:27; Ro 1:28. For καταρας εγγυς (nigh unto a curse) see Gal 3:10.

To be burned ( εις καυσιν ). "For burning." Common sight in clearing up ground.