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Hebrews 10:33
Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses Jewish Christians who previously endured public conflict and property confiscation, reminding them of their early endurance while urging continued perseverance.
The words — θεατριζόμενοι (theatrizomenoi) means being made a spectacle, and ὀνειδισμοῖς (oneidismois) denotes by revilings, describing the public shame and persecution the recipients faced.
The thread — The spectacle imagery parallels 1 Corinthians 4:9, the call to share in hardship aligns with Philippians 4:14, and the theme of public mockery connects to Psalm 74:22.
Why it lands — It demands that readers acknowledge their past endurance of public shame and actively identify with those currently suffering, rather than retreating from shared hardship.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.
Cross-references
- 1 Corinthians 4:9 For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men.
- Philippians 4:14 Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.
- Psalms 74:22 Rise up, O God; defend Your cause! Remember how the fool mocks You all day long.
- Isaiah 51:7 Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.
- 2 Corinthians 12:10 That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
- Philippians 1:7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
- Hebrews 11:36 Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.
- Psalms 69:9 because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.
- Psalms 71:7 I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge.
- Psalms 79:12 Pay back into the laps of our neighbors sevenfold the reproach they hurled at You, O Lord.