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The author of Hebrews has been comparing the Christian life to a race.
not yet resisted or struggled against sin to the point of losing blood
This emphasizes that others have suffered far more than the readers have. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes)
resisted...to...blood
"resisted...to...death." The person does what is right even if he is killed because of it. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
the encouragement that instructs you
the writings of Solomon in the Old Testament, which help a person understand how to be encouraged during times of discipline by the Lord (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)
do not lightly regard the discipline
This emphasizes that the readers are to take the discipline seriously. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes)
the discipline of the Lord
"when the Lord disciplines you"
lose heart
AT: "become discouraged"