See in Reader
1.2 KiB
How much worse punishment do you think one deserves ... grace?
The author is emphasizing the greatness of the punishment for those who reject Christ. Alternate translation: "This was severe punishment. But the punishment will be even greater for anyone ... grace!" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
has trampled underfoot the Son of God
Disregarding Christ and scorning him are spoken of as if someone had walked on him. Alternate translation: "has rejected the Son of God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
the Son of God
This is an important title for Jesus. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)
who treated the blood of the covenant as unholy
This shows how the person has trampled the Son of God. Alternate translation: "by treating the blood of the covenant as unholy"
the blood of the covenant
Here "blood" stands for Christ's death, by which God established the new covenant. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
the blood by which he was sanctified
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the blood by which God sanctified him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
the Spirit of grace
"the Spirit of God, who provides grace"