Hebrews 122

Hebrews 12:2 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, specifically from the Epistle to the Hebrews. The verse reads: "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God." This passage encourages believers to focus on Jesus Christ as the ultimate example of faith and perseverance. The phrase "author and finisher of our faith" emphasizes Jesus' role as both the source and the perfecter of Christian faith. The verse also highlights Jesus' endurance and sacrifice, particularly his crucifixion, which he endured for the joy of accomplishing God's plan. The translation of this verse into Hebrew is עינייכם אל ישוע צפו, מוֹסֵר וּמְכַלְכֵל אֶת אֱמוּנָתֵנוּ; אֲשֶׁר לְמַעַן שִׂמְחַת הָעֲתִידָה לְפָנָיו סָבַל אֶת הַצָּלֵב, בּוֹז לַבּוֹשׁ, וְנִתְיַשֵׁב בִּימִינוֹ שֶׁל כִּסֵּא הָאֱלֹהִים. In Greek, the original language of the New Testament, it is written as ἀφέντες ὁρᾶν εἰς τὸν τῆς πίστεως καὶ τελειωτὴν Ἰησοῦν, ὃς ἀντὶ τῆς προκείμενης αὐτῷ χαρᾶς ἐτύλησεν σταυρὸν, αἰσχύνης κατὰ πρὸς τὸν αἰῶνα κατὰ πρὸς τὸν αἰῶνα καταφρονήσας, καὶ ἐκύρωσεν ἐν δεξιᾷ τοῦ θρόνου τοῦ θεοῦ. The context of this verse is part of a larger exhortation in Hebrews 12, which calls believers to persevere in their faith despite hardships, using the example of Jesus' endurance and the cloud of witnesses (Hebrews 11) who also demonstrated faith. The verse serves as a reminder of the ultimate reward and joy that comes from remaining steadfast in faith.