Hebrews 5:14

But strong food 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.

Webster Bible

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 every one that useth milk, is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 14:17Then thy handmaid said, The word of my lord the king, will now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee.

1 Kings 3:11And God said to him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thy enemies: but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;

Job 12:11Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste its food?

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

Song of Solomon 2:3As the apple-tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

Matthew 5:48Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father who is in heaven 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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