Hebrews 12:23 to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the judge of all men, to the spirits of righteous men made perfect, [NIV]
Hebrews 12:23 to the company and assembly of the first-born in heaven enrolled, and to God the judge of all, and to spirits of righteous men made perfect, [YLT]
Hebrews 12:23 [a] To the general assembly [b] and [c] church [d] of the firstborn, [e] which are written [f] in [g] heaven, [b] and [h] to God {the} [i] Judge [j] of all, [b] and [k] to the spirits [l,1] of just men [m] made perfect, [1] PHI 3:12
[a] To the general assembly = paneguris (pan-ay'-goo-ris) [3831; 3956; 58]: a mass-meeting, i.e. fig., universal companionship:
[b] and = kaii (kahee) [2532]: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.;
[c] church = ekklesia (ek-klay-see'-ah) [1577; 1537; 2564]: a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, esp. a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both):
[d] of the firstborn = prototokos (pro-tot-ok'-os) [4416; 4413; 5088]: first-born: THAYER'S the firstborn (a) of man or beast (b) of Christ, the first born of all creation:
[e] which are written = apographo (ap-og-raf'-o) [583; 575; 1125]: to write off (a copy or list), i.e. enrol:
[f] in = en (en) [1722]: (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by imp.) instrumentality [DEF: Instrumentality =The quality or condition of being instrumental; helpfulness; means; agency (Instrumental = Acting or ser ving as a means, useful; helpful)] (medially or constructively), i.e. "in," at, (up-) on, by, etc.:
[g] heaven = ouranos (oo-ran-os') [3772; 3735]: the sky; by ext., heaven (as the abode of God); by imp., happiness, power, eternity; spec., the Gospel (Christianity):
[h] to God = theos (theh'-os) [2316]: a deity, esp. (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; fig., a magistrate [DEF: Magistrate = A public official who decides cases brought before a court of law in order to administer justice]; by Hebraism, very: [DEF: Very = In actuality]
[i] Judge = krites (kree-tace') [2923; 2919]: a judge: THAYER'S one who passes or arrogates [DEF: Arrogate = To claim or take without right] to himself, judgment on anything (a) an arbiter (b) used of a Roman procurator administering justice (c) used of God passing judgment on men (d) used of the leaders or rulers of the Israelites:
[j] of all = pas (pas) [3956]: all, any, every, the whole:
[k] to the spirits = pneuma (pnyoo'-mah) [4151; 4154]: a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; fig., a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational [DEF: Rational = Consistent with reason and intellect; Able to reason validly] soul, (by imp.) vital:[DEF: Vital= Marked by or exhibiting life] [DEF: Principle = A broad and basic rule or truth] principle, mental [DEF: Mental = Relating ro or performed by the mind] disposition [DEF: Disposition = The combination of emothional, intellectual, and moral qualities that distinguishes an individual], etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
[l] of just men = dikaios (dik'-ah-yos) [1342; 1349]; equitable [DEF: equitable = Free from dias in judgment; just to all parties]: (in character or act); by imp., innocent, holy:
[m] made perfect = teleioo (tel-i-o'-o) [5048; 5046]: to complete, i.e. (lit.) accomplish [DEF: Accomplish = to suceed in doing], or (fig.) consummate [DEF: Consummate = a. To bring or come to a natural or proper conclusion b. Completely such, without qualification or exception c. Supremely excellent in quality or nature] (in character):