Parallel Verses
Amplified
But solid food is for the [spiritually] mature, whose senses are trained by practice to distinguish between what is morally good and what is evil.
New American Standard Bible
But solid food is for
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.
Holman Bible
But solid food is for the mature—for those whose senses have been trained to distinguish between good and evil.
International Standard Version
But solid food is for mature people, whose minds are trained by practice to distinguish good from evil.
A Conservative Version
But solid food is for mature men, those having their sensibilities trained through practice for the discernment of both good and evil.
American Standard Version
But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
An Understandable Version
But "solid food" is for mature people, who because of using their [spiritual] senses, have become able to distinguish good from evil.
Anderson New Testament
But strong food belongs to those who are of mature age, who, by use, have their internal senses exercised to the discerning of both good and evil.
Bible in Basic English
But solid food is for men of full growth, even for those whose senses are trained by use to see what is good and what is evil.
Common New Testament
But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their sense trained by practice to distinguish good from evil.
Daniel Mace New Testament
such solid nourishment is only fit for such as are arriv'd at their full growth and strength, whose senses have been exercis'd in distinguishing what is good, and what is prejudicial.
Darby Translation
but solid food belongs to full-grown men, who, on account of habit, have their senses exercised for distinguishing both good and evil.
Godbey New Testament
but solid food belongs to the perfect, those having their senses disciplined by use unto the discernment both of the good and the evil.
Goodspeed New Testament
But full-grown men have a right to solid food, for their faculties are trained by practice to distinguish right and wrong.
John Wesley New Testament
But strong meat belongeth to them of full age, to them who have their senses exercised by habit to discern both good and evil.
Julia Smith Translation
And firm food is of the perfected, of them by habit having the senses exercised for the separation of good and evil.
King James 2000
But solid food belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have trained their faculties for the distinguishing of both good and evil.
Modern King James verseion
But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, even those who because of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But strong meat belongeth to them that are perfect, which through custom have their wits exercised, to judge both good and evil also.
Moffatt New Testament
Whereas solid food is for the mature, for those who have their faculties trained by exercise to distinguish good and evil.)
Montgomery New Testament
But solid food is for adults, that is, for those who by constant practise have their faculties trained to discriminate between good and evil.
NET Bible
But solid food is for the mature, whose perceptions are trained by practice to discern both good and evil.
New Heart English Bible
But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
Noyes New Testament
but solid food belongs to those who are of full age, who by use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Sawyer New Testament
but solid food is for the perfect, having their perceptive faculties exercised by practice to distinguish both good and evil.
The Emphasized Bible
But, to such as are mature, pertaineth, the strong food, to them who, by reason of habit, have their organs of perception well trained for discriminating both good and evil.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But solid nourishment is proper for grown men, even as many as by habit have their organs of perception exercised for the discernment both of good and evil.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But 'solid food' is for Christians of mature faith--those whose faculties have been trained by practice to distinguish right from wrong.
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
Such persons are mere babes. But solid food is for adults--that is, for those who through constant practice have their spiritual faculties carefully trained to distinguish good from evil.
Williams New Testament
But solid food belongs to full-grown men who on account of constant use have their faculties trained to distinguish good and evil.
World English Bible
But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
Worrell New Testament
but solid food is for full-grown men, who by practice have their senses trained for the discernment both of good and evil.
Worsley New Testament
but firm food is for persons come to age, who by habit have their senses exercised to a discernment both of good and evil.
Youngs Literal Translation
and of perfect men is the strong food, who because of the use are having the senses exercised, unto the discernment both of good and of evil.
Themes
spiritual Development » Select reading, heb 511-14, 61-16
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Select readings
Insight » Spiritual discemment
Maturity » Those that are full of age
Maturity, spiritual » By partaking of the deeper truths of the gospel
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Discernment
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Growth
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By partaking of the deeper truths of the gospel
Topics
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 5:14
Images Hebrews 5:14
Prayers for Hebrews 5:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Advanced Teaching Hindered By Immaturity
13 For everyone who lives on milk is [doctrinally inexperienced and] unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a spiritual infant. 14 But solid food is for the [spiritually] mature, whose senses are trained by practice to distinguish between what is morally good and what is evil.
Phrases
Cross References
Isaiah 7:15
He will eat curds and honey when he knows enough to refuse evil and choose good.
1 Corinthians 2:6
Yet we do speak wisdom among those spiritually mature [believers who have teachable hearts and a greater understanding]; but [it is a higher] wisdom not [the wisdom] of this present age nor of the rulers and leaders of this age, who are passing away;
Ephesians 4:13
until we all reach oneness in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, [growing spiritually] to become a mature believer, reaching to the measure of the fullness of Christ [manifesting His spiritual completeness and exercising our spiritual gifts in unity].
1 Kings 3:9
So give Your servant an understanding mind and a hearing heart [with which] to judge Your people, so that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge and rule this great people of Yours?”
Romans 14:1
As for the
Genesis 3:5
For God knows that on the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened [that is, you will have greater awareness], and you will be like God, knowing [the difference between] good and evil.”
2 Samuel 14:17
Then your maidservant said, ‘Please let the word of my lord the king be comforting, for my lord the king is as the angel of God to discern good and evil. May the Lord your God be with you.’”
1 Kings 3:11
God said to him, “Because you have asked this and have not asked for yourself a long life nor for wealth, nor for the lives of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to recognize justice,
Job 6:30
“Is there injustice or malice on my tongue?
Can my palate not discern what is destructive?
Job 34:3
“For the ear puts words to the test
As the palate tastes food.
Psalm 119:103
How sweet are Your words to my taste,
Sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Song of Songs 1:3
“The aroma of your oils is fragrant and pleasing;
Your name is perfume poured out;
Therefore the maidens love you.
Song of Songs 2:3
(The Shulammite Bride)
“Like an apple tree [rare and welcome] among the trees of the forest,
So is my beloved among the young men!
In his shade I took great delight and sat down,
And his fruit was sweet and delicious to my palate.
Matthew 5:48
Matthew 6:22-23
1 Corinthians 2:14-15
But the natural [unbelieving] man does not accept the things [the teachings and revelations] of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness [absurd and illogical] to him; and he is incapable of understanding them, because they are spiritually discerned and appreciated, [and he is unqualified to judge spiritual matters].
Ephesians 1:18
And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the
Philippians 1:9-10
And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,
Philippians 3:15
All of us who are mature [pursuing spiritual perfection] should have this attitude. And if in any respect you have a different attitude, that too God will make clear to you.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
But test
Job 12:11
“Does the ear not put words to the test,
Just as the palate tastes its food [distinguishing between the desirable and the undesirable]?
James 3:2
For we all stumble and sin in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says [never saying the wrong thing], he is a perfect man [fully developed in character, without serious flaws], able to bridle his whole body and rein in his entire nature [taming his human faults and weaknesses].