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Hebrews 3

Hebrews 3:14

The Peril of Unbelief · Hebrews 3:12–19
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Translations

Modern
We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.
Traditional
For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;
Literal
For we have become partakers of Christ, if indeed we should hold firm until the end the assurance from the beginning.
Latin
Participes enim Christi effecti sumus, si tamen initium substantiæ ejus usque ad finem firmum retineamus.

Original

Greek
English
We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.

Notes

Hebrews 3:14

If we stay faithful, we can be sure we belong to God's family (see Hebrews 3:6; Romans 8:9, 17; 11:22; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Colossians 1:22–23).

Hebrews 3:12–19

The author of Hebrews points to important words from Psalm 95. These include heart, today, hear, enter, rest, and unbelief. In the ancient world, Bible teachers would cite a passage from the Old Testament and then explain it. They often highlighted key words from the passage, much like preachers do today. This style of explanation was called midrash (a type of Jewish Bible interpretation).

Hebrews 3:7–19

This passage serves as a warning, showing the negative example of those who wandered in the wilderness for forty years and died there. The wilderness wanderings symbolize disobedience to God and its consequences (see Numbers 32:7–11; Deuteronomy 1:19–35; Psalm 106:24–26).

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Hardness of Heart Hebrews, Letter to the Kadesh, Kadesh-Barnea Land Numbers, Book of

Topics

Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Strive to Maintain Assurance: Strive to Maintain Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Contingencies in Divine Government of Man Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Perseverance: An Evidence of Belonging to Christ Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Procrastination: General Scriptures Concerning Steadfastness: should be Manifested in Holding Fast the Confidence and Rejoicing of the Hope