Hebrews 12:17
For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For you know that even when he afterward desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for a change of mind though he sought it diligently with tears.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} ye know{G2467}{(G5759)} how{G3754} that afterward{G2532}{G3347}, when he would{G2309}{(G5723)} have inherited{G2816}{(G5658)} the blessing{G2129}, he was rejected{G593}{(G5681)}: for{G1063} he found{G2147}{(G5627)} no{G3756} place{G5117} of repentance{G3341}, though{G2539} he sought{G1567} it{G846} carefully{G1567}{(G5660)} with{G3326} tears{G1144}.
Strong's King James
(17) For you know that afterwards when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. Because he didn't find the place of a returning repentance, although seeking it afterwards with tears.
The F.O.G*
[17] Remember how afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He couldn't change what had happened, even though he sought the blessing with bitter tears.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for ye know that also afterwards, wishing to inherit the blessing, he was disapproved of, for a place of reformation he found not, though with tears having sought it.
Young's Literal Translation
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