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ὄγκος
ogkos
G3591
G:N-M Greek

impediment

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ogkos denotes something to be laid aside as an obstacle before running the race set before believers.

In Hebrews 12:1, the accusative singular form names something set aside as an obstacle in the exhortation to run with perseverance.

Senses in use

  1. An obstacle to be set aside · dominant

    In Hebrews 12:1, ὄγκον is the accusative singular noun in the instruction to lay aside something before running the race set before the audience; the APB renders the clause "let us lay aside every impediment."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 12:1, the APB presents the term within the exhortation "let us lay aside every impediment"; This identifies the clause-level presentation rather than a precise token-for-token rendering.

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