Hebrews 10:37

Translations

Modern

For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.

Traditional

For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

Literal

For “Yet in a very little while, the One coming will come, and will not delay.

Latin

Adhuc enim modicum aliquantulum, qui venturus est, veniet, et non tardabit.

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English

For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.

Notes

Hebrews 10:37–38

These verses quote Habakkuk 2:3 –4 to show the difference between the righteous and the wicked when they face God's judgment (see also Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11).

Hebrews 10:32–39

After the harsh warning in Hebrews 10:26 –31, there is a message of encouragement. The listeners are reminded of their past faithfulness as a positive example to follow now.

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I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”
Isaiah 26:20
Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves a little while until the wrath has passed.
Revelation 22:20
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Isaiah 60:22
The least of you will become a thousand, and the smallest a mighty nation. I am the LORD; in its time I will accomplish it quickly.
2 Peter 3:8
Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.

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