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It is now out of date and will soon disappear. <a href="/esv/hebrews/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> By speaking of a new covenant, He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear. <a href="/blb/hebrews/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> In saying, "new," He has made obsolete the first; and that which is growing old and aging is near vanishing. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/8.htm">King James Bible</a> In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/8.htm">New King James Version</a> In that He says, “ A new covenant,” He has made the first obsolete. Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When He said, “A new covenant,” He has made the first obsolete. But whatever is becoming obsolete and growing old is about to disappear. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> When He said, &#8220A new covenant,&#8221 He has made the first obsolete. But whatever is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to disappear. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When He said, “A new covenant,” He has made the first obsolete. But whatever is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to disappear. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> When He said, “A new covenant,” He has made the first obsolete. But whatever is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to disappear. <a href="/amp/hebrews/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When God speaks of “A new covenant,” He makes the first one obsolete. And whatever is becoming obsolete (out of use, annulled) and growing old is ready to disappear. <a href="/csb/hebrews/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> By saying a new covenant, he has declared that the first is obsolete. And what is obsolete and growing old is about to pass away. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> By saying, a new covenant, He has declared that the first is old. And what is old and aging is about to disappear. <a href="/asv/hebrews/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. But that which is becoming old and waxeth aged is nigh unto vanishing away. <a href="/cev/hebrews/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When the Lord talks about a new agreement, he means that the first one is out of date. And anything that is old and useless will soon disappear. <a href="/erv/hebrews/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. But that which is becoming old and waxeth aged is nigh unto vanishing away. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God made this new promise and showed that the first promise was outdated. What is outdated and aging will soon disappear. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> By speaking of a new covenant, God has made the first one old; and anything that becomes old and worn out will soon disappear. <a href="/isv/hebrews/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> In speaking of a "new" covenant, he has made the first one obsolete, and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear. <a href="/msb/hebrews/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> By speaking of a new covenant, He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear. <a href="/net/hebrews/8.htm">NET Bible</a> When he speaks of a new covenant, he makes the first obsolete. Now what is growing obsolete and aging is about to disappear. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In that he says, "new," he has made the first old. But that which is becoming old and grows aged is near to vanishing away. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and groweth old is ready to vanish away. <a href="/wey/hebrews/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> By using the words, "a new Covenant," He has made the first one obsolete; but whatever is decaying and showing signs of old age is not far from disappearing altogether. <a href="/web/hebrews/8.htm">World English Bible</a> In that he says, “A new covenant”, he has made the first obsolete. But that which is becoming obsolete and grows aged is near to vanishing away. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> In the saying “new,” He has made the first obsolete, and what is becoming obsolete and growing old [is] near disappearing. <a href="/blb/hebrews/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> In saying, "new," He has made obsolete the first; and that which is growing old and aging is near vanishing. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> in the saying 'new,' He hath made the first old, and what doth become obsolete and is old is nigh disappearing. <a href="/slt/hebrews/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In saying new, he has made the first old. And that made old and becoming weak is near destruction.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now in saying a new, he hath made the former old. And that which decayeth and groweth old, is near its end. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now in saying something new, he has made the former old. But that which decays and grows old is close to passing away. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/8.htm">New American Bible</a> When he speaks of a “new” covenant, he declares the first one obsolete. And what has become obsolete and has grown old is close to disappearing. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In speaking of “a new covenant,” he has made the first one obsolete. And what is obsolete and growing old will soon disappear.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> By that which he has said, With a new covenant, the first one has become old, and that which is old and obsolete is near destruction. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> In that he said, “New”, he has made the first old, and that which is outdated and old is near destruction. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> In saying, A new covenant, he has regarded the first as out of use. Now, that which is out of use, and has become old, is ready to disappear. <a href="/godbey/hebrews/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> In that he calls it new, he has made the first one old; but that which is old and antiquated is nigh unto vanishing. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> In calling it a new covenant, he hath made the first antiquated. Now what is antiquated and grown aged, is near evanescence.<CM> <a href="/mace/hebrews/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now by stiling the second a new alliance, he has antiquated the first, but to be antiquated and obsolete is next to being abolished. <a href="/wey/hebrews/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> By using the words, "a new Covenant," He has made the first one obsolete; but whatever is decaying and showing signs of old age is not far from disappearing altogether. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> In that He saith, "A new covenant," He hath made the first old: but the thing that is becoming old, and is wearing out with age, is near vanishing away. <a href="/worsley/hebrews/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now by saying, a new covenant, He hath antiquated the first: and what is antiquated, and groweth old, is near it's exit. <a href="/parallel/hebrews/8-13.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=1382" 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/8.htm">The New Covenant</a> …12For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” 13<a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: En (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">By</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legein (V-PNA) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">speaking of</a> <a href="/greek/2537.htm" title="2537: Kainēn (Adj-AFS) -- Fresh, new, unused, novel. Of uncertain affinity; new">a new covenant,</a> <a href="/greek/3822.htm" title="3822: pepalaiōken (V-RIA-3S) -- To make old, declare obsolete; pass: I grow old, become obsolete. From palaios; to make worn out, or declare obsolete.">He has made</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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/4413.htm" title="4413: prōtēn (Adj-AFS) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">first one obsolete;</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what</a> <a href="/greek/3822.htm" title="3822: palaioumenon (V-PPM/P-NNS) -- To make old, declare obsolete; pass: I grow old, become obsolete. From palaios; to make worn out, or declare obsolete.">is obsolete</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1095.htm" title="1095: gēraskon (V-PPA-NNS) -- To become old, grow old. From geras; to be senescent.">aging</a> <a href="/greek/1451.htm" title="1451: engys (Prep) -- Near. From a primary verb agcho; near.">will soon</a> <a href="/greek/854.htm" title="854: aphanismou (N-GMS) -- Disappearing, disappearance, obliteration. From aphanizo; disappearance, i.e. abrogation.">disappear.</a> <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="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/3-6.htm">2 Corinthians 3:6-14</a> And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. / Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory, / will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? ... <a href="/romans/7-6.htm">Romans 7:6</a> But now, having died to what bound us, we have been released from the law, so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code. <a href="/galatians/4-21.htm">Galatians 4:21-31</a> Tell me, you who want to be under the law, do you not understand what the law says? / For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. / His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise. ... <a href="/colossians/2-14.htm">Colossians 2:14</a> having canceled the debt ascribed to us in the decrees that stood against us. He took it away, nailing it to the cross! <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26-27</a> I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. <a href="/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28</a> This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/luke/22-20.htm">Luke 22:20</a> In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you. <a href="/romans/8-3.htm">Romans 8:3</a> For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh, <a href="/ephesians/2-15.htm">Ephesians 2:15</a> by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace <a href="/isaiah/43-18.htm">Isaiah 43:18-19</a> “Do not call to mind the former things; pay no attention to the things of old. / Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert. <a href="/jeremiah/32-40.htm">Jeremiah 32:40</a> I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me. <a href="/hebrews/7-18.htm">Hebrews 7:18-19</a> So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless / (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. <a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15</a> Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. <a href="/hebrews/10-9.htm">Hebrews 10:9</a> Then He adds, “Here I am, I have come to do Your will.” He takes away the first to establish the second.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>In that he said, A new covenant, he has made the first old. Now that which decays and waxes old is ready to vanish away.A new.<a href="/hebrews/8-8.htm">Hebrews 8:8</a> For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:he hath.<a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11,12,18,19</a> If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? … <a href="/hebrews/9-9.htm">Hebrews 9:9,10</a> Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; … ready.<a href="/isaiah/51-6.htm">Isaiah 51:6</a> Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.<a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a> Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.<a href="/1_corinthians/13-8.htm">1 Corinthians 13:8</a> Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; 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This new covenant is characterized by an internal transformation, where God's laws are written on the hearts of His people, contrasting with the old covenant given at Sinai, which was external and written on stone tablets. The new covenant is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who, through His death and resurrection, establishes a direct and personal relationship between God and believers, transcending the limitations of the old covenant.He has made the first one obsolete The "first one" refers to the Mosaic Covenant, which included the Law given to Moses on Mount Sinai. This covenant was based on adherence to the Law and was a shadow of the good things to come (<a href="/hebrews/10.htm">Hebrews 10:1</a>). With the coming of Christ, the sacrificial system and ceremonial laws of the old covenant are rendered obsolete because Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice, fulfilling the Law's requirements (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>). The obsolescence of the old covenant signifies a shift from the law-based relationship to a grace-based relationship with God.and what is obsolete and aging The language of "obsolete and aging" suggests a process of fading away, much like an old garment that is wearing out. This imagery is used to describe the transition from the old covenant to the new. The old covenant, with its rituals and sacrifices, was temporary and pointed forward to the coming of Christ. As the early church grew, the practices of the old covenant were increasingly seen as unnecessary for salvation, as the new covenant provided a more complete and perfect way to relate to God.will soon disappear The phrase "will soon disappear" indicates the imminent end of the old covenant system. Historically, this was realized with the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in AD 70, which effectively ended the Jewish sacrificial system. This event underscored the transition to the new covenant, where the focus is on the spiritual temple, the body of Christ, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">1 Corinthians 3:16</a>). The disappearance of the old covenant practices highlights the sufficiency and finality of Christ's work on the cross.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The mediator of the new covenant, whose sacrifice and resurrection established a new relationship between God and humanity. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_old_covenant.htm">The Old Covenant</a> Refers to the Mosaic Law given to the Israelites, which included ceremonial, moral, and civil laws. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_new_covenant.htm">The New Covenant</a> Instituted by Jesus, it is based on grace and faith, fulfilling the promises of the Old Testament. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The original recipients of the Old Covenant, whose history and relationship with God are foundational to understanding the transition to the New Covenant. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The community of believers in the first century who were navigating the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_obsolescence.htm">Understanding Obsolescence</a> The term "obsolete" (Greek: pepalai?ken) indicates that the old covenant is no longer effective or necessary because of the new covenant established by Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The new covenant fulfills the promises made in the Old Testament, demonstrating God's faithfulness and the continuity of His plan for salvation. <a href="/topical/l/living_under_grace.htm">Living Under Grace</a> Believers are called to live under the grace of the new covenant, which emphasizes faith and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit rather than adherence to the law. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_law.htm">The Role of the Law</a> While the old covenant is obsolete, the moral truths of the law still reflect God's character and guide believers in righteous living. <a href="/topical/e/embracing_the_new_covenant.htm">Embracing the New Covenant</a> Christians are encouraged to fully embrace the new covenant, which offers a direct and personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 8</a> <a href="/q/how_do_new_teachings_align_with_psalm_119.htm">In the New Testament, certain laws seem superseded by new teachings (e.g., Hebrews 8:13); how does this harmonize with Psalm 119’s emphasis on the perpetuity of God’s law (Psalm 119)? </a> <a href="/q/are_tampons_wrong_for_christians.htm">Is tampon use wrong for Christian women?</a> <a href="/q/are_wet_dreams_considered_sinful.htm">Are wet dreams considered sinful?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_scythians_in_the_bible.htm">What defines dual-covenant theology?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) In that he saith . . .--Rather, In saying "new" He hath made the first old: now that which groweth old and is failing for age is nigh unto vanishing away. The very language of the prophet contains a declaration of the speedy dissolution of the former covenant. If "nigh unto vanishing" at the time when Jeremiah wrote, well might it now be believed to have passed away.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. But that which is becoming old and waxeth aged is nigh unto vanishing away. "He hath made the first old" (πεπαλαίωκε) refers to the time of Jeremiah's prophecy, not of the writing of the Epistle. The very mention of a new covenant had even then antiquated the other. It thenceforth survived only under the category of old as opposed to new; and further marked with the growing decrepitude which is the precursor of dissolution. This further idea is expressed by the present participle παλαιούμενον (elsewhere applied to garments that are wearing out; cf. <a href="/psalms/102-27.htm">Psalm 102:27</a>; <a href="/hebrews/1-11.htm">Hebrews 1:11</a>; <a href="/isaiah/1-9.htm">Isaiah 1:9</a>; <a href="/isaiah/51-6.htm">Isaiah 51:6</a>; <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Luke 12:33</a>), and also by γηράσκον, a figure taken from the advance of old age in men. When the Epistle was written, it would not have been spoken of as "waxing old," but as defunct. The temple, indeed, was still standing, with the old ritual going on; but it had become but as the stately shrine of a lifeless thing. As to the view of the antiquation having begun even in the prophetic age, we observe that the prophets themselves show a consciousness of this, in that their growing tendency is to depreciate rather than exalt the ceremonial Law, and to put mercy above sacrifice. In fact, the Old Testament itself, especially in its later parts, is replete with the principles of the new covenant, anticipated in part, though not to be fully revealed till Christ appeared. And so, when he did appear, the old dispensation had already become obsolete, and the new one prepared for; to be rejected in Israel by those only who, "in the reading of the Old Testament," had "the veil upon their heart." <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/8-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>By Ἐν (En) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. speaking of λέγειν (legein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. a new [covenant], Καινὴν (Kainēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2537.htm">Strong's 2537: </a> Fresh, new, unused, novel. Of uncertain affinity; new He has made πεπαλαίωκεν (pepalaiōken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3822.htm">Strong's 3822: </a> To make old, declare obsolete; pass: I grow old, become obsolete. From palaios; to make worn out, or declare obsolete. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine 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. first one {obsolete}; πρώτην (prōtēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. what τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter 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. is obsolete παλαιούμενον (palaioumenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3822.htm">Strong's 3822: </a> To make old, declare obsolete; pass: I grow old, become obsolete. From palaios; to make worn out, or declare obsolete. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. aging γηράσκον (gēraskon) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1095.htm">Strong's 1095: </a> To become old, grow old. From geras; to be senescent. will soon ἐγγὺς (engys) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1451.htm">Strong's 1451: </a> Near. From a primary verb agcho; near. disappear. ἀφανισμοῦ (aphanismou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Disappearing, disappearance, obliteration. 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