Definition: In the English language, "After Play" is a term used to describe an action that occurs after an event or performance has ended, often in response to something that occurred earlier. In Hebrews 10:28-37, it refers to the moment when the Gentiles receive their first gifts and are prepared for a new life under the promise of redemption and hope. The phrase "After Play" comes from the phrase "after the Lord," which means "behind the scene" or in Hebrews 10:28, "under the shadow." In the context of Old Testament times, it was often used to refer to the moment when God's people were instructed and prepared to receive their inheritance. The word "play" comes from the verb "to perform," and the Hebrew phrase means "showing forth the performance or act of a man or woman who is about to be ordained into a position of honor or authority." In this sense, play refers to an event that is being performed or observed in a specific context. In summary: - The word "After Play" comes from Old Testament times and describes moments when Gentiles receive their first gifts after the fulfillment of God's promises. - It was often used metaphorically for preparation or performance before an important event, as if God had just fulfilled their promise through this performance.

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