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Hebrews 3

Hebrews 3:15

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

Modern
As it has been said: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion.”
Traditional
While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.
Literal
As it is said: “Today if you should hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as in the rebellion.”
Latin
Dum dicitur: Hodie si vocem ejus audieritis, nolite obdurare corda vestra, quemadmodum in illa exacerbatione.

Original

Greek
English
As it has been said: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion.”

Notes

Hebrews 3:15

This verse quotes Psalm 95:7–8, urging readers to listen and respond positively to God's voice. It summarizes the author's message in Hebrews 3:12–14.

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).

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

Heart: Unclassified Scriptures Descriptive of the Seat of the Affections Obduracy (Hardness): General Scriptures Concerning Procrastination: General Scriptures Concerning