Translations
Modern
For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His.
Traditional
For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
Literal
For the one having entered into His rest, he also rested from his works, just as God did from His own.
Latin
Qui enim ingressus est in requiem ejus, etiam ipse requievit ab operibus suis, sicut a suis Deus.
Original
Greek
English
For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His.
Notes
rests from his own work: See Exodus 20:8–11.
just as God did: Genesis 2:2.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hebrews, Letter to the Land Numbers, Book of Perseverance Sabbath
Topics
Anthropomorphisms: Miscellaneous Acts and States of Mind Attributed to Resting Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Getting Rest Jesus, the Christ: Exaltation of Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Rest: Spiritual Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation