Bible Commentary

There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 9. There remaineth therefore a rest ] Since the word used for “rest” is here a different word ( sabbatismos) from that which has been used through the earlier part of the argument ( katapausis), it is a pity that King Jameses translators, who indulge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:9”

For if Joshua had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. 8. Jesus ] i.e. Joshua. The needless adoption of the Greek form of the name by the A. V. is here most unfortunately perplexing to uninstructed readers, as also in Act 7:45. had given them rest ] He … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:8”

Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, Today, after so long a time; as it is said, Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. 7. again he limiteth a certain day ] There is no reason whatever for the parenthesis in the A. V., of which the reading, rendering, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:7”

Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief: 6. it remaineth ] The promise is still left open, is unexhausted. because of unbelief ] Rather, “because of disobedience ” ( apeitheian). It was not the Israelites of the wilderness, but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:6”

And in this [place] again, If they shall enter into my rest. 5. If they shall ] i.e. “they shall not.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And in this place again – Psa 95:11. If they shall enter – That is, they shall not enter; see the notes at Heb 3:11. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:5”

For he spake in a certain place of the seventh [day] on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works. 4. he spake in a certain place ] Rather, “He hath said somewhere.” By the indefinite “He” is meant “God,” a form of citation not used in the same way … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:4”

For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world. 3. For we which have believed do enter into rest ] Rather, “For we who believed” (i.e. we … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:3”

For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard [it.] 2. For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them ] We should have expected rather “For unto them, as well as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:2”

So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. 19. So we see ] Lit. “ and we observe.” The translators of the A. V. seem by their version to regard the words as a logical inference from the previous reasoning. It is better, however, to regard them as the statement of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 3:19”

And to whom swore he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not? 18. to them that believed not ] Rather, “that disobeyed.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And to whom sware he – note, Heb 3:11. But to them that believed not – That did … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 3:18”