Hebrews 10:28

Translations

Modern

Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

Traditional

He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:

Literal

Anyone having set aside the law of Moses dies without mercies on the basis of two or three witnesses.

Latin

Irritam quis faciens legem Moysi, sine ulla miseratione duobus vel tribus testibus moritur:

Original

Greek

English

Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

Notes

Hebrews 10:28–29

The author compares two situations, one less severe and one more severe (see study note on Hebrews 9:14). The less severe situation is the old punishment of death for someone who refused to follow the law of Moses (see Deuteronomy 13:6 –11). The more severe situation involves those who reject Christ and show him disrespect.
How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished: Eternal damnation awaits those who have rejected Christ.
The blood of the covenant, which made us holy, is Christ’s perfect sacrifice (9:11–10:18).
insulted the Spirit of grace: Those who reject the Spirit’s guidance and mercy deny the truth of the good news and the greatness of Christ and his saving work (compare Mark 3:22 –30).

Hebrews 10:26–31

The author gives a strong warning about the danger of rejecting God's Son and his message. This warning urges listeners to commit to following Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Apostasy Retribution The Tabernacle

Related verses

Hebrews 2:2
For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,
Deuteronomy 19:15
A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
Deuteronomy 17:2–13
If a man or woman among you in one of the towns that the LORD your God gives you is found doing evil in the sight of the LORD your God by transgressing His covenant
Deuteronomy 19:13
You must show him no pity. You are to purge from Israel the guilt of shedding innocent blood, that it may go well with you.
Numbers 15:36
So the whole congregation took the man outside the camp and stoned him to death, as the LORD had commanded Moses.
John 8:17
Even in your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid.
Matthew 18:16
But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’
Numbers 15:30–31
But the person who sins defiantly, whether a native or foreigner, blasphemes the LORD. That person shall be cut off from among his people.
2 Corinthians 13:1
This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”
Romans 9:15
For He says to Moses: “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”
Isaiah 27:11
When its limbs are dry, they are broken off. Women come and use them for kindling; for this is a people without understanding. Therefore their Maker has no compassion on them, and their Creator shows them no favor.
Jeremiah 13:14
I will smash them against one another, fathers and sons alike, declares the LORD. I will allow no mercy or pity or compassion to keep Me from destroying them.’”

Parallels

Jude 1:17–23

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Apostasy Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Day of Atonement Forgiveness Hebrews, Letter to the

Topics

Apostasy: Guilt and Punishment of Apostasy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Apostates: Guilt and Punishment of Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Evidence: Laws Concerning Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works Judgments: No Escape From Losing your Salvation Punishment: Eternal Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning The Law of Moses: Taught the Jews: All Punishments Awarded According To Witness: Two Necessary to Establish a Fact

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