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Hebrews 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 13

1 Therefore, let us fear lest perhaps a promise having been left to enter into His rest, that any of you may seem to have come short.

2 For, indeed, we are having the gospel preached to us, even as they also; but the Word did not profit those hearing it, not having been mixed with faith in the ones having heard it.

3 For we, the ones having believed, enter into the rest, even as He said, “As I swore in My wrath, they shall not enter into My rest,” though the works had come into being from the foundation of the world. LXXPsa. 94:11; MT-Psa. 95:11

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Chapter Summary

The rest of Christians is attained by faith.

Key Greek Words

κατάπαυσις rest G2663
σαββατισμός sabbath rest G4520
πίστις faith G4102
λόγος word (of God) G3056
ἀρχιερεύς high priest G749
χάρις grace G5485

Cross-References

People & Context

Jesus

The great High Priest, Son of God, who passed through the heavens and sympathizes with our weaknesses, yet without sin

God

Rested on the seventh day from His works; His living Word judges the thoughts and intents of the heart

Joshua

Had he given them rest, God would not have spoken later of another day of rest

David

Through him God marked out 'Today,' renewing the call long after the wilderness generation

Timeline

A Sabbath Rest Remains

A promise remains to enter God's rest. The gospel was preached to the wilderness generation but did not profit them because it was not mixed with faith. Joshua did not bring full rest; therefore a Sabbath rest remains for God's people.

Hebrews 4:1-10
The Living Word of God

The Word of God is living, effectively working, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, joints and marrows, judging the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Nothing is hidden from His sight.

Hebrews 4:11-13
Hold Fast the Confession

Having a great High Priest who passed through the heavens — Jesus the Son of God — believers should hold fast the confession. He was tried in all things according to our likeness but without sin. Therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace.

Hebrews 4:14-16

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