Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. [NIV]
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, we also having so great a cloud of witnesses set around us, every weight having put off, and the closely besetting sin, through endurance may we run the contest that is set before us, [YLT]
Hebrews 12:1 [a] Wherefore {seeing} [b] we [c] also [d] are compassed [d] about [f-a] [f] with so great [g] a cloud [h] of witnesses, {let us} [i] lay aside [j] every [k] weight, [l] and {the} [m] sin [n] which [o] doth so easily beset {us, and} [p] let us run [q] with [t] patience [n] the [v] race [n] that [w] is set before [x] us,
[a] Wherefore = tis (tis) [5101; 5100]: who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):
[b] we = hemeis (hay-mice') [2249; 1473]: we (only used when emphatic):
[c] also = kaii (kahee) [2532]: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.;
[d] are compassed about = echo (ekh'-o) [2192]: to hold (such as possessions [DEF: Possessions = Legal right to the possession of a thing]; ability [DEF: Ability = Natural or acquired facility in a specific activity; Physical, mental, financial, or legal power to perform], contiuity [DEF: continuity = The state or quality of being continous], relation [DEF: Relation = A logical or natural association between two or more things; A person connected to another person by blood], or condition): [DEF: condition =Something indispensable; Manner of being or form of existence; A state of sound readiness; To make familiar through constant practice or use] +++
[d] +++ = perikeimai (per-ik'-i-mahee) [4029; 4012; 2749]: to lie all around, i.e. inclose, encircle, hamper:
[e-a] = hemin (hay-meen') [2254; 1473]: to (or for, with, by) us:
[f] with so great = tosoutos (tos-oo'-tos) [5118]: so vast as this, i.e. such (in quantity, amount, number of space):
[g] a cloud = nephos (nef'-os) [3509]: a cloud: THAYERS a cloud, a large dense multitude, a throng (a) a great shapeless collection of vapor obscuring the heavens as opposed to a particular and definite masses of vapor with some form or shape ...
[h] of witnesses = martus (mar'-toos) [3144]: a witness (lit. [judicially] or fig. [genitive case]); by analogy, a "martyr":
[i] lay aside = apotithemi (ap-ot-eeth'-ay-mee) [659; 575; 5087]: to put away:
[j] every = pas (pas) [3956]: all, any, every, the whole:
[k] weight = ogkos (ong'-kos) [3591; 43]: a mass (as bending or bulging by its load), i.e. burden (hindrance): [DEF: Hindrance = Something that impedes or prevents entry or passage]:
[l] and = kaii (kahee) [2532]: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.;
[m] sin = hamartia (ham-ar-tee'-ah) [266; 264]: a sin:
[n] which, the that = tou (tou) [3588; 3739]: he (hay); to (to); the: THAYER'S this, that, these, etc.
[o] doth so easily beset = euperistatos (yoo-per-is'-tat-os) [2139; 4012; 2476]: well standing around, i.e. (a competitor) thwarting [DEF: Thwarting = To prevent from accomplishing a purpose] (a racer) in every direction (fig., of sin in genitive case):
[p] let us run = trecho (trekh'-o) [5143]: to run or walk hastily:
[q] with = dia (dee-ah') [1223]: the channel of an act; through:
[t] patience = hupomone (hoop-om-on-ay') [5281; 5278]: cheerful (or hopeful) endurance [DEF: Endurance = The quality or power of withstanding hardship or stress] , constancy:[DEF: Constancy = Faithfulness or devotion to a person, a cause, obligations, or duties]
[u] the ... that = tou (tou) [3588; 3739]: he (hay); to (to); the: THAYER'S this, that, these, etc.
[v] race = agon (ag-one') [73; 71]: a place of assembly (as if led), i.e. (by imp.) a contest (held there); fig., an effort or anxiety:
[w] is set before = prokeimai (prok'-i-mahee) [4295; 4253; 2749]: to lie before the view, i.e. (fig.) to be present (to the mind), to stand forth (as an example or reward):
[x] us = hemin (hay-meen') [2254; 1473]: to (or for, with, by) us: