Hebrews 6:2

Hebrews 6:2

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

a. NLT: You don’t need further instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

b. NIV: Instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

c. YLT: Of the teaching of baptisms, of laying on also of hands, of rising again also of the dead, and of judgment age-during,

d. Amplified Bible Classic: With teachings about purifying, the laying on of hands, the resurrection from the dead, and eternal judgment and punishment. [These are all matters of which you should have been fully aware long, long ago.]

e. Worrell Translation: Of the teaching of immersions, and laying on of hands, of a resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

f. Wuest Translation: Of the teaching of ablutions, and of imposition of hands, of a resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment [doctrines of the mosaic economy].

1.  “Of the doctrine of baptisms…”

a. Of the doctrine [Strong: 1322 didache did-akh-ay' from 1321; instruction (the act or the matter):--doctrine, hath been taught.]

b. of baptisms [Strong: 909 baptismos bap-tis-mos' from 907; ablution (ceremonial or Christian):--baptism, washing.]

1). Kenneth E. Hagin, Laying on of Hands mini booklet: Notice this is in the plural. There are three baptisms spoken in the New Testament. First, there is the New Birth. When one is born again, he or she is baptized by the Holy Spirit into the Body of Chrsit. Second, there is water baptism, which is an outward sign of an inward grace. Third, there is the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the Bible evidence of speaking in other tongues. 

2. “…and of laying on of hands…”

a. and [Strong 5037 te teh a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532):--also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.]

b. of laying on [Strong: 1936 epithesis ep-ith'-es-is from 2007; an imposition (of hands officially):--laying (putting) on.]

c. of hands [Strong: 5495 cheir khire perhaps from the base of 5494 in the sense of its congener the base of 5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping); the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument):--hand.]

1). Transference of sin and imperfections:

a). Exodus 29:10, 15, 19.

2). Transfer of anointing and power and spirit.

a). Deuteronomy 34:9 And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the Lord commanded Moses.

3). Kenneth E. Hagin: The most common practice is laying hands on those are being ordained and separated unto the ministry. Something mighty occurs when men of faith lay hands in the Name of Jesus upon those who, in faith, receive the impartation.

a). Acts 13:2, 3  As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

13:3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

3. “…and of resurrection of the dead…”

a. and [Strong 5037 te teh a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532):--also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.]

b. of resurrection [Strong: 386 anastasis an-as'-tas-is from 450; a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (moral) recovery (of spiritual truth):--raised to life again, resurrection, rise from the dead, that should rise, rising again.]

c. of the dead [Strong: 3498 nekros nek-ros' from an apparently primary nekus (a corpse); dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun):--dead.]

1). There are a number of resurrections in Scripture. In 1 Corinthians 15 Paul spent almost the whole chapter defending the resurrection and in that chapter he mentions three.

a). 1 Corinthians 15:22-24 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

15:23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.

15:24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.

2). Jesus mentioned the general resurrections and Daniel does as well.

a). John 5:28, 29 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,

5:29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

b). Daniel 12:2 And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

4. “…and of eternal judgment.”

a. and [Strong: 2532 kai kahee apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.]

b. of eternal [Strong: 166 aionios ahee-o'-nee-os from 165; perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well):--eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).]

c. judgment [Strong: 2917 krima kree'-mah from 2919; a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime")):--avenge, condemned, condemnation, damnation, + go to law, judgment.]

1). There are judgments mentioned in Scripture.

a). Daniel 7:9, 10 I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.

7:10 A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.

b). Romans 14:10-12 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

14:11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.

14:12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

c). Revelation 14:9-11 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,

14:10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:

14:11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.