Hebrews 13:15

KJV1611 – Modern English

Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Διʼ αὐτοῦ οὖν ἀναφέρωμεν θυσίαν αἰνέσεως διὰ παντὸς τῷ Θεῷ, τοῦτʼ ἔστιν, καρπὸν χειλέων ὁμολογούντων τῷ ὀνόματι αὐτοῦ.

Transliteration

Through him oun let us anapherōmen thysian aineseōs dia all to the Theō, this estin, karpon cheileōn homologountōn to the onomati of him.

Grammar Details

• *oun*: postpositive conjunction - therefore/then
• *anapherōmen*: present, active, subjunctive, 1st person, plural - let us offer up
• *thysian*: accusative, feminine, singular - sacrifice
• *aineseōs*: genitive, feminine, singular - of praise
• *dia*: preposition + genitive - through
• *Theō*: dative, masculine, singular - to God
• *estin*: present, active, indicative, 3rd person, singular - is
• *karpon*: accusative, masculine, singular - fruit
• *cheileōn*: genitive, neuter, plural - of lips
• *homologountōn*: present, active, participle, genitive, neuter, plural - confessing/acknowledging
• *onomati*: dative, neuter, singular - name

Word Meanings

• *anapherōmen*: let us offer up/bring up/carry up
• *thysian*: sacrifice/offering
• *aineseōs*: of praise/commendation/thanksgiving
• *karpon*: fruit/produce/result
• *cheileōn*: of lips/speech
• *homologountōn*: confessing/acknowledging/professing

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  Through{G1223} him{G846} then{G3767} let us offer{G399} up a sacrifice{G2378} of praise{G133} to God{G2316} continually,{G1275} that{G5124} is,{G2076} the fruit{G2590} of{G5491} lips{G5491} which make confession{G3670} to{G3686} his{G846} name.{G3686}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  By{G1223} him{G846} therefore{G3767} let us offer{G399}{(G5725)} the sacrifice{G2378} of praise{G133} to God{G2316} continually{G1275}, that is{G5123}{(G5748)}, the fruit{G2590} of our lips{G5491} giving thanks{G3670}{(G5723)} to his{G846} name{G3686}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  For by him offer we the sacrifice of laude allwayes to god: that is to saye the frute of those lyppes which confesse his name.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Let vs therfore by him offre allwayes vnto God the sacrifice of prayse: that is to saye, the frute of those lippes which confesse his name.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Let vs therefore by him offer the sacrifice of prayse alwaies to God, that is, the fruite of the lippes, which confesse his Name.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  By hym therfore, do we offer sacrifice of laude alwayes to God: that is, the fruite of lippes confessyng his name.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of [our] lips giving thanks to his name.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Through him, then, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  through him, then, we may offer up a sacrifice of praise always to God, that is, the fruit of lips, giving thanks to His name;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Let us then make offerings of praise to God at all times through him, that is to say, the fruit of lips giving witness to his name.

• World English Bible (2000)

  Through him, then, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which proclaim allegiance to his name.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, acknowledging his name.

Referenced Verses

• Hos 14:2 : 2 Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say to him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so we will offer the sacrifice of our lips.
• Lev 7:12 : 12 If he offers it for thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes of fine flour mixed with oil, fried.
• Neh 12:40 : 40 So the two companies of those who gave thanks stood in the house of God, and I, and half of the rulers with me,
• Ps 50:14 : 14 Offer to God thanksgiving; and pay your vows to the Most High:
• Ps 136:1-9 : 1 Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endures forever. 2 Oh give thanks to the God of gods: for his mercy endures forever. 3 Oh give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endures forever. 4 To him who alone does great wonders: for his mercy endures forever. 5 To him who by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endures forever. 6 To him who stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endures forever. 7 To him who made great lights: for his mercy endures forever: 8 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endures forever: 9 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endures forever. 10 To him who struck Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endures forever: 11 And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endures forever: 12 With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm: for his mercy endures forever. 13 To him who divided the Red Sea into parts: for his mercy endures forever: 14 And made Israel pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endures forever: 15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea: for his mercy endures forever. 16 To him who led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endures forever. 17 To him who struck great kings: for his mercy endures forever: 18 And killed famous kings: for his mercy endures forever: 19 Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endures forever: 20 And Og king of Bashan: for his mercy endures forever: 21 And gave their land as a heritage: for his mercy endures forever: 22 Even a heritage to Israel his servant: for his mercy endures forever. 23 Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endures forever: 24 And has redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endures forever. 25 Who gives food to all flesh: for his mercy endures forever. 26 Oh give thanks to the God of heaven: for his mercy endures forever.
• 1 Pet 2:5 : 5 You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
• Ps 107:21-22 : 21 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 22 And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
• Ps 116:17-19 : 17 I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD. 18 I will pay my vows to the LORD now in the presence of all His people, 19 In the courts of the LORD's house, in the midst of you, O Jerusalem. Praise the LORD.
• Gen 4:3-4 : 3 And in the process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the LORD. 4 And Abel also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect for Abel and his offering:
• 1 Pet 4:11 : 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God; if anyone serves, let him do so with the ability which God gives: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
• Rev 4:8-9 : 8 The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying, "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come." 9 Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, 10 the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, 11 "You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, honor, and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created."
• Rev 5:9-9 : 9 And they sang a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book and to open its seals, for You were slain and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe, language, people, and nation, 10 And have made us kings and priests to our God; and we shall reign on the earth. 11 Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, 12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing. 13 And every creature which is in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying, Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever. 14 Then the four living creatures said, Amen. And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever.
• Rev 7:9-9 : 9 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude, which no one could number, of all nations, and tribes, and peoples, and languages, stood before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palm branches in their hands; 10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation belongs to our God who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb. 11 And all the angels stood around the throne, and around the elders and the four living creatures, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshiped God, 12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.
• Ps 145:1-9 : 1 I will exalt you, my God, O king; and I will bless your name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless you, and I will praise your name forever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. 4 One generation shall praise your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. 5 I will speak of the glorious honor of your majesty and of your wondrous works. 6 And men shall speak of the might of your awesome acts, and I will declare your greatness. 7 They shall abundantly express the memory of your great goodness, and shall sing of your righteousness. 8 The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. 9 The LORD is good to all, and his tender mercies are over all his works. 10 All your works shall praise you, O LORD; and your saints shall bless you. 11 They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom, and talk of your power; 12 To make known to the children of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom. 13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. 14 The LORD upholds all who fall, and raises up all those who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. 16 You open your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. 18 The LORD is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth. 19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him; he also will hear their cry and will save them. 20 The LORD preserves all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. 21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD, and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.
• Isa 12:1-2 : 1 And in that day you shall say, O LORD, I will praise you: though you were angry with me, your anger is turned away, and you comforted me. 2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also has become my salvation.
• Isa 57:19 : 19 I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace to him who is far off and to him who is near, says the LORD, and I will heal him.
• Ps 50:23 : 23 Whoever offers praise glorifies Me: and to him who orders his conversation aright I will show the salvation of God.
• Ps 69:30-31 : 30 I will praise the name of God with a song and will magnify him with thanksgiving. 31 This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that has horns and hooves.
• Neh 12:43 : 43 On that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; the women and the children also rejoiced; so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.
• Ps 18:49 : 49 Therefore I will give thanks to you, O LORD, among the nations, and sing praises to your name.
• 2 Chr 7:6 : 6 And the priests stood at their posts; the Levites also with instruments of music of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, for His mercy endures forever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood.
• 2 Chr 29:31 : 31 Then Hezekiah answered and said, Now you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD. And the congregation brought in sacrifices and thank offerings, and all who were of a willing heart brought burnt offerings.
• 2 Chr 33:16 : 16 And he repaired the altar of the LORD, sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and commanded Judah to serve the LORD God of Israel.
• Ezra 3:11 : 11 And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks to the LORD; because He is good, for His mercy endures forever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.
• Matt 11:25 : 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to babes.
• Luke 10:21 : 21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and revealed them to babes: even so, Father, for so it seemed good in your sight.
• John 10:9 : 9 I am the door; if anyone enters through me, he will be saved, and will go in and out, and find pasture.
• John 14:6 : 6 Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father except through me.
• Rom 6:19 : 19 I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as servants of uncleanness and lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as servants of righteousness for holiness.
• Rom 12:1 : 1 I implore you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
• Eph 2:18 : 18 For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.
• Eph 5:19-20 : 19 Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
• Col 1:12 : 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, who has made us qualified to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
• Col 3:16-17 : 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
• Heb 7:25 : 25 Therefore he is able also to save completely those who come to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
• Rev 19:1-6 : 1 And after these things I heard a great voice of a multitude in heaven, saying, Hallelujah; Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power, to the Lord our God: 2 For true and righteous are His judgments: for He has judged the great prostitute, who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged the blood of His servants at her hand. 3 And again they said, Hallelujah. And her smoke rose up forever and ever. 4 And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Hallelujah. 5 And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all you His servants, and you that fear Him, both small and great. 6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Hallelujah: for the Lord God omnipotent reigns.
• Ps 118:19 : 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them, and I will praise the LORD.