Hebrews 6:5
New International Version
who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age

New Living Translation
who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the power of the age to come—

English Standard Version
and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come,

Berean Standard Bible
who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—

Berean Literal Bible
and having tasted the goodness of God's word and the power of the coming age--

King James Bible
And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

New King James Version
and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come,

New American Standard Bible
and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come,

NASB 1995
and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come,

NASB 1977
and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come,

Legacy Standard Bible
and having tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come,

Amplified Bible
and have tasted and consciously experienced the good word of God and the powers of the age (world) to come,

Christian Standard Bible
who tasted God’s good word and the powers of the coming age,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
tasted God’s good word and the powers of the coming age,

American Standard Version
and tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come,

English Revised Version
and tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They experienced the goodness of God's word and the powers of the world to come.

Good News Translation
they knew from experience that God's word is good, and they had felt the powers of the coming age.

International Standard Version
who have tasted the goodness of God's word and the powers of the coming age,

Majority Standard Bible
who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—

NET Bible
tasted the good word of God and the miracles of the coming age,

New Heart English Bible
and tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come,

Webster's Bible Translation
And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

Weymouth New Testament
and have realized how good the word of God is and how mighty are the powers of the coming Age, and then fell away--

World English Bible
and tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and tasted the good saying of God, also the powers of the coming age,

Berean Literal Bible
and having tasted the goodness of God's word and the power of the coming age--

Young's Literal Translation
and did taste the good saying of God, the powers also of the coming age,

Smith's Literal Translation
And tasted of the good word of God, and powers of the life about to be,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Have moreover tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

Catholic Public Domain Version
who, despite having tasted the good Word of God and the virtues of the future age, have yet fallen away,

New American Bible
and tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come,

New Revised Standard Version
and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And tasted the good word of God and the power of the future world,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the coming age,

Godbey New Testament
and having tasted the beautiful word of God, and the dynamites of the coming age,

Haweis New Testament
and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

Mace New Testament
and have known by experience the truth of the divine promises, and the miracles of the age that was to come; it is impossible,

Weymouth New Testament
and have realized how good the word of God is and how mighty are the powers of the coming Age, and then fell away--

Worrell New Testament
and tasted the good word of God and the powers of the coming age,

Worsley New Testament
and of the good word of God,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Call to Maturity
4It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age— 6and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame.…

Cross References
Matthew 13:20-21
The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. / But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.

2 Peter 2:20-21
If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. / It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them.

Galatians 3:2-5
I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith? / Are you so foolish? After starting in the Spirit, are you now finishing in the flesh? / Have you suffered so much for nothing, if it really was for nothing? ...

1 Corinthians 10:3-4
They all ate the same spiritual food / and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.

John 6:31-33
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” / Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”

Romans 5:5
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

Ephesians 1:13-14
And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, / who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.

1 Peter 2:3
now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10
Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” / But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.

1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

Numbers 11:7-9
Now the manna resembled coriander seed, and its appearance was like that of gum resin. / The people walked around and gathered it, ground it on a handmill or crushed it in a mortar, then boiled it in a cooking pot or shaped it into cakes. It tasted like pastry baked with fine oil. / When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna would fall with it.

Deuteronomy 8:3
He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.

Nehemiah 9:20
You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst.

Isaiah 55:1-3
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. / Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.


Treasury of Scripture

And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

tasted.

Matthew 13:20,21
But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; …

Mark 4:16,17
And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; …

Mark 6:20
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

the powers.

Hebrews 2:5
For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.

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Hebrews 6
1. He exhorts not to fall back from the faith;
11. but to be steadfast,
12. diligent, and patient to wait upon God;
13. because God is most sure in his promise.














tasted
The Greek word used here is "geuomai," which means to taste or to experience. This word suggests a personal and intimate encounter, not merely a superficial or distant observation. In the context of Hebrews, it implies that the individuals have had a genuine experience with the divine truths and realities of the Christian faith. This tasting is akin to sampling the richness of God's grace and truth, which should lead to a deeper commitment and understanding.

the goodness
The term "goodness" is translated from the Greek word "kalos," which denotes something that is inherently good, noble, and beautiful. This goodness is not just moral uprightness but also the intrinsic beauty and worth of God's word. It reflects the transformative and life-giving nature of God's revelation, which is both appealing and satisfying to the soul.

of the word of God
The "word of God" here refers to the divine revelation found in Scripture. In the Greek, "logos" is used, which signifies not only the written word but also the living and active message of God. This phrase underscores the power and authority of Scripture as the ultimate source of truth and guidance for believers. Historically, the word of God has been the foundation of faith and practice for the Christian community, shaping lives and societies.

and the powers
The Greek word "dynamis" is used for "powers," indicating miraculous abilities or mighty works. This term is often associated with the supernatural acts of God, such as miracles and signs that accompany the proclamation of the gospel. These powers are a foretaste of the divine intervention and transformation that believers can expect in the present and future.

of the coming age
The phrase "coming age" refers to the eschatological future, the time when God's kingdom will be fully realized. In Greek, "mellontos aionos" is used, pointing to the age to come, characterized by the fulfillment of God's promises and the ultimate restoration of creation. This future age is marked by the complete reign of Christ, where righteousness, peace, and joy will prevail. Believers are called to live in anticipation of this reality, drawing strength and hope from the glimpses of this future kingdom experienced in the present.

(5) Tasted the good word of God.--There is a change of construction in the Greek which suggests that the words rather mean, tasted that God's word is goody--tasted the excellence of God's word, and of the powers, &c. God's word was "spoken through the Lord" (Hebrews 2:3); the Hebrew Christians had heard and received this word, and had proved for themselves its excellence. (Comp. 1Peter 2:3.)

Powers of the world to come.--Literally, powers of a coming (or, future) age. As has been before remarked, the last word is different from that which we find in Hebrews 2:5, the one relating to time, the other to the world as inhabited by man. Perhaps we may say that this is the only difference; the same future is contemplated in both places, namely, the age of the Messianic reign. We have seen (see Hebrews 1:2) that in the earliest days of the Church little account was taken of the period separating the pre-Christian age from that of the full manifestation of the kingdom of God; the "powers" received from God by those who believed (Hebrews 2:4) belonged to no earthly state, but were as truly anticipations of a future age of glory as was the "heavenly gift" an anticipation of the "heavenly fatherland" (Hebrews 11:16). . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
who have tasted
γευσαμένους (geusamenous)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1089: (a) I taste, (b) I experience. A primary verb; to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience.

[the] goodness
καλὸν (kalon)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2570: Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.

[of the] word
ῥῆμα (rhēma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4487: From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.

of God
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

and
τε (te)
Conjunction
Strong's 5037: And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.

[the] powers
δυνάμεις (dynameis)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.

[of the] coming
μέλλοντος (mellontos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3195: A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.

age—
αἰῶνος (aiōnos)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 165: From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.


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