Hebrews 3:9

Translations

Modern

…where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works.

Traditional

When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years.

Literal

…where forty years your fathers tested Me by trial and saw My works.

Latin

…ubi tentaverunt me patres vestri: probaverunt, et viderunt opera mea

Original

Greek

English

…where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works.

Notes

Hebrews 3:9–10

Even after witnessing the miracles God performed for them, the people of Israel tested God's patience by not trusting him in the wilderness (Numbers 14:11, 22). Their rebellion stemmed from their hearts consistently turning away from God. They did not want to obey God. As a result, God became angry with them.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Moses God’s Sabbath Rest Hardened Hearts The Creation The Holy Spirit’s Presence The Holy Spirit’s Work

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