Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, [NIV]
Hebrews 12:28 wherefore, a kingdom that cannot be shaken receiving, may we have grace, through which we may serve God well-pleasingly, with reverence and religious fear; [YLT]
Hebrews 12:28 [a] Wherefore [b] we receiving [c] a kingdom [d] which cannot be moved, [e] let us have [f] grace, [g] whereby [h] we may serve [h-a] [i] God [k] acceptably [k] with [l] reverence [m] and [n] godly fear:
[a] Wherefore = dio (dee-o') [1352; 3739]: through which thing, i.e. consequently [DEF: Consequently = In accord with the principles of correct reasoning]:
[b] we receiving = paralambano (par-al-am-ban'-o) [3880; 3844; 2983]: to receive near, i.e. associate [DEF: Associate = One who is united in a relationship with another; One that accompanies another] with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; fig., to learn:
[c] a kingdom = basileia (bas-il-i'-ah) [932; 935]: royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm [DEF: Realm = An area within which something or someone exists, acts, or his influence or power; A region characterized by common ownership or geographical features]:
[d] which cannot be moved = asaleutos (as-al'-yoo-tos) [761]: unshaken, i.e. (by imp.) immovable (fig.): THAYER'S ... metaphorically, not liable to overthrow and disorder, firm stable
[e] let us have = 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]
[f] grace = charis (khar'-ece) [5485; 5463]: graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstr. or concr.; or spiritual; esp. the divine influence [DEF: Influence = The power or capacity to produce a desired result; The power to produce an effect by indirect means] upon the heart, and its reflection [DEF: reflection = Imitative reproduction, as of the style of another; Something that is reflected] in the life; including gratitude).
[g] whereby = dia (dee-ah') [1223]: the channel of an act; through:
[g] [+++] = hos (hos) [3739]: who, which, what, that:
[h] we may serve = latreuo (lat-ryoo'-o) [3000]: to minister (to God), i.e. render [DEF: Render = To give up a possession, claim or right; To deliver (an indictment or verdic)], religious homage [DEF: Homage = Great respect or high public esteem accorded as a right or as due]:
[h-a] = tou (tou) [3588; 3739]: he (hay); to (to); the: THAYER'S this, that, these, etc.
[i] 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]
[j] acceptably = euarestos (yoo-ar-es'-toce) [2102]: quite agreeably: THAYER'S in a manner well pleasing to one, acceptable:
[k] with = meta (met-ah') [3326]: accompaniment; "amid" [DEF: Amid = In or into the middle of]:
[l] reverence [NEST] = deos (de'-os) [5673] found only in Heb. 12:28: awe, godly fear. ***. This Greek word was not included in the original Strong's Dictionary
[l] reverence [TR]= aidos (ahee-doce') [127; 1492]: bashfulness, i.e. (towards men), modesty or (towards God) awe [DEF: Awe = The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring or astounding]:
[m] and = kaii (kahee) [2532]: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.;
[n] godly fear = eulabeia (yoo-lab'-i-ah) [2124]: caution, i.e. (religiously) reverence [DEF: Reverence = To regard with great awe (The emotion aroused by something astounding) and devotion] (piety); by imp., dread (concretely):