Hebrews 5:14

But solid food is for adults. These are those who because of their maturity have their understanding trained for distinguishing good from evil.

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In The King James Version

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

In Context

13For anyone who only takes milk is inexperienced with the message of righteousness, because he is still a little child.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 14:17Then your servant prayed, 'Yahweh, please let the word of my master the king give me relief, for as an angel of God, so is my master the king in telling good from evil.' May Yahweh your God be with you.”

1 Kings 3:11So God said to him, “Because you have asked this thing and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice.

Job 12:11Does not the ear test words 1 just as the palate tastes its food? 1

Psalms 119:103How sweet are your words to my taste, 1 yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! 1

Song of Solomon 2:3As an apricot tree among the trees of the forest, 1 so is my beloved among the young men. 1 I sit down under his shadow with great delight, 1 and his fruit is sweet to my taste. 1

Matthew 5:48Therefore you must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 5:11-14

The Priesthood of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 10 Called of God a high priest after the order of Melchisedec. 11 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. 12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat… Read the whole commentary →

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