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But you remain the same, and your years will never end.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/hebrews/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> You will fold them up like a cloak and discard them like old clothing. But you are always the same; you will live forever.” <a href="/esv/hebrews/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will have no end.” <a href="/bsb/hebrews/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed; but You remain the same, and Your years will never end.” <a href="/blb/hebrews/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and like a robe You will roll them up, and like a garment they will be changed; but You are the same, and Your years will never end." <a href="/kjv/hebrews/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Like a cloak You will fold them up, And they will be changed. But You are the same, And Your years will not fail.” <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> AND LIKE A ROBE YOU WILL ROLL THEM UP; LIKE A GARMENT THEY WILL ALSO BE CHANGED. BUT YOU ARE THE SAME, AND YOUR YEARS WILL NOT COME TO AN END.” <a href="/nasb/hebrews/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> AND LIKE A MANTLE YOU WILL ROLL THEM UP; LIKE A GARMENT THEY WILL ALSO BE CHANGED. BUT YOU ARE THE SAME, AND YOUR YEARS WILL NOT COME TO AN END.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> AND AS A MANTLE THOU WILT ROLL THEM UP; AS A GARMENT THEY WILL ALSO BE CHANGED. BUT THOU ART THE SAME, AND THY YEARS WILL NOT COME TO AN END.” <a href="/lsb/hebrews/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> AND LIKE A MANTLE YOU WILL ROLL THEM UP; LIKE A GARMENT THEY WILL ALSO BE CHANGED. BUT YOU ARE THE SAME, AND YOUR YEARS WILL NOT COME TO AN END.” <a href="/amp/hebrews/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> AND LIKE A ROBE YOU WILL ROLL THEM UP; LIKE A GARMENT THEY WILL BE CHANGED. BUT YOU ARE THE SAME [forever], AND YOUR YEARS WILL NEVER END.” <a href="/csb/hebrews/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> you will roll them up like a cloak, and they will be changed like clothing. But you are the same, and your years will never end. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You will roll them up like a cloak, and they will be changed like a robe. But You are the same, and Your years will never end. <a href="/asv/hebrews/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as a mantle shalt thou roll them up, As a garment, and they shall be changed: But thou art the same, And thy years shall not fail. <a href="/cev/hebrews/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You will roll them up like a robe and change them like a garment. But you are always the same, and you will live forever." <a href="/erv/hebrews/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as a mantle shalt thou roll them up, As a garment, and they shall be changed: But thou art the same, And thy years shall not fail. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They will be taken off like a coat. You will change them like clothes. But you remain the same, and your life will never end. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> You will fold them up like a coat, and they will be changed like clothes. But you are always the same, and your life never ends." <a href="/isv/hebrews/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> You will roll them up like a robe, and they will be changed like clothes. But you remain the same, and your life will never end." <a href="/msb/hebrews/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> You will roll them up like a robe; they will be changed; but You remain the same, and Your years will never end.? <a href="/net/hebrews/1.htm">NET Bible</a> and like a robe you will fold them up and like a garment they will be changed, but you are the same and your years will never run out." <a href="/nheb/hebrews/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As a cloak, you will roll them up, and like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will have no end." <a href="/wbt/hebrews/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as a vesture wilt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed; but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. <a href="/wey/hebrews/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and, as though they were a mantle Thou wilt roll them up; yes, like a garment, and they will undergo change. But Thou art the same, and Thy years will never come to an end." <a href="/web/hebrews/1.htm">World English Bible</a> You will roll them up like a mantle, and they will be changed; but you are the same. Your years won’t fail.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And You will roll them together as a mantle, and they will be changed, "" But You are the same, and Your years will not fail.” <a href="/blb/hebrews/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and like a robe You will roll them up, and like a garment they will be changed; but You are the same, and Your years will never end." <a href="/ylt/hebrews/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and as a mantle Thou shall roll them together, and they shall be changed, and Thou art the same, and Thy years shall not fail.' <a href="/slt/hebrews/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And as a cloak shalt thou turn them round, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: but thou art the selfsame, and thy years shall not fail. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And you will change them like a cloak, and they shall be changed. Yet you are ever the same, and your years will not diminish.” <a href="/nabre/hebrews/1.htm">New American Bible</a> You will roll them up like a cloak, and like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will have no end.” <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> like a cloak you will roll them up, and like clothing they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will never end.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as a cloak you shall fold them up, and they shall be changed: but you are the same, and your years shall never end. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And you shall fold them up like a cloak; they shall be changed, and you are as you are; your years shall not end.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and as a mantle thou shalt fold them up, and they shall be changed; but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.<CM> <a href="/godbey/hebrews/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and thou shalt roll them up like a mantle, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail thee. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and as a cloak thou wilt wrap them up, and they will undergo a change: but thou art the same, and thy years will never end.?<RX 19.102.26> <a href="/mace/hebrews/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall never end." <a href="/wey/hebrews/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and, as though they were a mantle Thou wilt roll them up; yes, like a garment, and they will undergo change. But Thou art the same, and Thy years will never come to an end." <a href="/worrell/hebrews/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and as a mantle Thou wilt roll them up, as a garment also they shall be changed; but Thou art the same, and Thy years shall not fail." <a href="/worsley/hebrews/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and as a mantle wilt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed; but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail." <a href="/parallel/hebrews/1-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=111" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/1.htm">The Supremacy of the Son</a> …11They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. 12<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1667.htm" title="1667: helixeis (V-FIA-2S) -- To roll, roll up, fold up. A form of heilisso; to coil or wrap.">You will roll them up</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5616.htm" title="5616: hōsei (Adv) -- As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if.">like</a> <a href="/greek/4018.htm" title="4018: peribolaion (N-ANS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of periballo; something thrown around one, i.e. A mantle, veil.">a robe;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/2440.htm" title="2440: himation (N-ANS) -- A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.">a garment</a> <a href="/greek/236.htm" title="236: allagēsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- To change, alter, exchange, transform. From allos; to make different.">they will be changed;</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">remain</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">same,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">Your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2094.htm" title="2094: etē (N-NNP) -- A year. Apparently a primary word; a year.">years</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1587.htm" title="1587: ekleipsousin (V-FIA-3P) -- To fail, die out, come to an end, be defunct. From ek and leipo; to omit, i.e. cease.">will never end.”</a> 13Yet to which of the angels did God ever say: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/102-25.htm">Psalm 102:25-27</a> In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. / They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them, and they will be passed on. / But You remain the same, and Your years will never end. <a href="/isaiah/51-6.htm">Isaiah 51:6</a> Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth below; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its people will die like gnats. But My salvation will last forever, and My righteousness will never fail. <a href="/isaiah/34-4.htm">Isaiah 34:4</a> All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree. <a href="/revelation/6-14.htm">Revelation 6:14</a> The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place. <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10-12</a> But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. / Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness / as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat. <a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a> Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. <a href="/mark/13-31.htm">Mark 13:31</a> Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. <a href="/luke/21-33.htm">Luke 21:33</a> Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. <a href="/1_peter/1-24.htm">1 Peter 1:24-25</a> For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. <a href="/revelation/21-1.htm">Revelation 21:1</a> Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1</a> For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. <a href="/romans/8-20.htm">Romans 8:20-21</a> For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. <a href="/colossians/1-17.htm">Colossians 1:17</a> He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a> In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as a clothing shall you fold them up, and they shall be changed: but you are the same, and your years shall not fail.but.<a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Hebrews 13:8</a> Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.<a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a> And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.<a href="/john/8-58.htm">John 8:58</a> Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.and thy.<a href="/psalms/90-4.htm">Psalm 90:4</a> For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">Change</a> <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/acts/10-11.htm">Cloth</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-11.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-1.htm">Fail</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-27.htm">Fold</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-11.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/acts/12-8.htm">Mantle</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-11.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-9.htm">Roll</a> <a href="/john/20-7.htm">Rolled</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-11.htm">Undergo</a> <a href="/john/19-24.htm">Vesture</a> <a href="/philemon/1-21.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/7-12.htm">Change</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-12.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">Cloth</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">End</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Fail</a> <a href="/genesis/4-24.htm">Fold</a> <a href="/jude/1-23.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/genesis/25-25.htm">Mantle</a> <a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-7.htm">Roll</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">Rolled</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Together</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-25.htm">Undergo</a> <a href="/revelation/19-13.htm">Vesture</a> <a href="/james/2-20.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 1</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Christ in these last times coming to us from the Father,</a> 4. <a href="/hebrews/1-4.htm">is preferred above the angels, both in person and office.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase draws on the imagery of a garment being rolled up, suggesting the ease and authority with which God will bring about the end of the current heavens and earth. This metaphor emphasizes God's sovereignty over creation, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/34-4.htm">Isaiah 34:4</a>, where the heavens are described as being rolled up like a scroll. The imagery reflects the transient nature of the created order compared to the eternal nature of God. In ancient times, garments were valuable possessions, and rolling them up was a common practice, symbolizing the completion of their use. This phrase underscores the temporary nature of the physical universe in contrast to the eternal nature of God.like a garment they will be changed; The changing of a garment signifies transformation and renewal. This reflects the biblical theme of the new creation, as seen in <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21:1</a>, where a new heaven and a new earth are promised. The idea of change here is not merely destruction but transformation, indicating that God will renew and restore creation. This aligns with the prophetic vision of a future where God makes all things new. The cultural context of clothing in biblical times, often associated with identity and status, further highlights the significant change that God will bring about in the cosmos.but You remain the same, This phrase emphasizes the immutability of God, a key attribute in Christian theology. Unlike the created order, which is subject to change and decay, God remains constant and unchanging. This is echoed in <a href="/malachi/3-6.htm">Malachi 3:6</a>, where God declares, "I the LORD do not change." The constancy of God provides assurance and stability for believers, as His promises and character are reliable and eternal. This immutability is a foundation for faith, as it assures that God's nature and His covenantal promises will not alter over time.and Your years will never end.” This final phrase highlights the eternal nature of God, contrasting with the temporal existence of creation. The concept of God's eternal years is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in <a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Psalm 90:2</a>, which speaks of God being from everlasting to everlasting. This eternal nature assures believers of God's perpetual presence and sovereignty throughout all ages. The idea of God's eternal years also points to the hope of eternal life for believers, as they are invited to share in the eternal life that God offers through Jesus Christ. This assurance of God's eternal nature provides comfort and hope, reinforcing the belief in His unending reign and the fulfillment of His eternal purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The verse speaks of God's eternal nature and His unchanging character. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The context of <a href="/bsb/hebrews/1.htm">Hebrews 1</a> emphasizes the supremacy of Christ, who is the exact representation of God's being. 3. <a href="/topical/c/creation.htm">Creation</a> The heavens and the earth, which are subject to change and decay, are contrasted with the eternal nature of God. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_author_of_hebrews.htm">The Author of Hebrews</a> Traditionally attributed to Paul, though the exact authorship is debated, the author writes to Jewish Christians to affirm the superiority of Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_recipients.htm">The Recipients</a> Jewish Christians who were familiar with the Old Testament and needed encouragement to hold fast to their faith in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_unchanging_nature_of_god.htm">The Unchanging Nature of God</a> God remains constant and unchanging, providing a firm foundation for our faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_transience_of_creation.htm">The Transience of Creation</a> The world around us is temporary and subject to change, reminding us to place our trust in the eternal God rather than in temporal things. <a href="/topical/c/christ's_supremacy_and_eternality.htm">Christ's Supremacy and Eternality</a> Jesus Christ, as God, shares in this eternal nature, affirming His deity and the reliability of His promises. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_uncertainty.htm">Encouragement in Uncertainty</a> In times of change and uncertainty, believers can find comfort and stability in the unchanging character of God. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_an_eternal_perspective.htm">Living with an Eternal Perspective</a> Understanding the temporary nature of the world encourages us to live with an eternal perspective, prioritizing spiritual over material concerns.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 1</a> <a href="/q/can_witnesses_in_heb._12_1_see_us.htm">In Hebrews 12:1, how can a 'great cloud of witnesses' literally observe our lives, and does this conflict with a scientific worldview?</a> <a href="/q/does_heb._1_10-12_conflict_with_ps._102.htm">Hebrews 1:10-12 applies Psalm 102, originally to Yahweh, to Jesus; does this reinterpretation conflict with the original context or Jewish understanding?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_1_sam_13_1-2_and_acts_13_21_align.htm">How does 1 Samuel 13:1-2 reconcile with Acts 13:21, which states Saul reigned for forty years?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_biblical_people_look.htm">What was the appearance of biblical people?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) And as a vesture . . .--Rather (see <a href="/hebrews/1-10.htm" title="And, You, Lord, in the beginning have laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of your hands:">Hebrews 1:10</a>), And as a mantle shalt Thou roll them up; as a garment shall they also be changed. The course of thought is easily traced: as the garment which has grown old is rolled up and changed, so the former heavens and earth shall give place to the new heavens and the new earth. <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/1-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>You will roll them up ἑλίξεις (helixeis) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1667.htm">Strong's 1667: </a> To roll, roll up, fold up. A form of heilisso; to coil or wrap. like ὡσεὶ (hōsei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5616.htm">Strong's 5616: </a> As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if. a robe; περιβόλαιον (peribolaion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4018.htm">Strong's 4018: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of periballo; something thrown around one, i.e. A mantle, veil. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. a garment ἱμάτιον (himation) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2440.htm">Strong's 2440: </a> A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress. they will be changed; ἀλλαγήσονται (allagēsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_236.htm">Strong's 236: </a> To change, alter, exchange, transform. From allos; to make different. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. You σὺ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. remain εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. same, αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. years ἔτη (etē) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2094.htm">Strong's 2094: </a> A year. Apparently a primary word; a year. will never end.” ἐκλείψουσιν (ekleipsousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1587.htm">Strong's 1587: </a> To fail, die out, come to an end, be defunct. 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