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Berean Standard Bible

“But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.”

Hebrews 5:14

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The writer of Hebrews is frustrated that his readers should be teaching others but still need milk instead of solid food. They are slow to grow.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.

World English Bible (WEB)

But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

King James Version (KJV)

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But solid food is for fullgrown men, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But solid food is for men of full growth, even for those whose senses are trained by use to see what is good and what is evil.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and of perfect men is the strong food, who because of the use are having the senses exercised, unto the discernment both of good and of evil.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas la vianda firme es para los perfectos, para los que por la costumbre tienen los sentidos ejercitados en el discernimiento del bien y del mal.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En cambio, los alimentos sólidos son para quienes ya son maduros, para quienes ya están acostumbrados a juzgar y a distinguir entre lo que es bueno y lo que es malo.

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