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Connecting Statement:

The writer continues with what immature Hebrew believers need to do to become mature Christians. He reminds them of the foundational teachings.

let us leave the beginning of the message of Christ and move forward to maturity

This speaks about the basic teachings as if they were the beginning of a journey and the mature teachings as if they were the end of a journey. AT: "let us stop only discussing what we first learned and start understanding more mature teachings as well" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

Let us not lay again the foundation ... of faith in God

Basic teachings are spoken of as if they were a building whose construction begins by laying a foundation. AT: "Let us not repeat the basic teachings ... of faith in God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

dead works

Sinful deeds are spoken of as if they belonged to the world of the dead. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

nor the foundation of teaching ... eternal judgment

Basic teachings are spoken of as if they were a building whose construction begins by laying a foundation. AT: "nor the basic teachings ... eternal judgment" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

laying on of hands

This practice was done to set someone apart for special service or position.

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