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Hebrews 10

Hebrews 10:31

A Call to Persevere · Hebrews 10:19–39
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Translations

Modern
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Traditional
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Literal
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Latin
Horrendum est incidere in manus Dei viventis.

Original

Greek
English
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Notes

Hebrews 10:30–31

  • “The Lord will judge His people”: Deuteronomy 32:36; compare 1 Peter 4:17–18.

  •  That God will repay them and will judge His people shows how serious the situation is for those who have rejected Christ. Once God decides to judge someone, no one can save that person from God's hand (Deuteronomy 32:39).

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 Remove the Evil Retribution The Tabernacle

Parallels

Jude 1:17–23

Glossary

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

Topics

Apostasy: Guilt and Punishment of Apostates: Guilt and Punishment of Hatred to Christ: No Escape for Those Who Persevere In Punishment: Eternal Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning