Hebrews 10:28-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 10:26-31

The guilt and doom of apostasy. This is a terrible passage even to read. It is fitted to fill with alarm the hearts of those who refuse to "draw near" to God, or confess his Name, or hold communion with his people. It is introduced here, like the similar warning in Hebrews 6:4-8 , as a motive to Christian steadfastness. I. THE GUILT OF APOSTASY . This tremendous sin is described: 1. Generally. (Verse 26) The context shows that to "sin willfully" refers neither to any... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 10:26-32

Solemn warning as to the fearful consequences of apostasy. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 10:28

One that hath despised (rather, set at naught ) Moses' Law dieth without mercy under ( i.e. at the word of) two or three witnesses. The reference is to Deuteronomy 17:2-7 , as shown by the mention of the "two or three witnesses" ( Deuteronomy 17:6 ). The sin there spoken of is that of one who "hath wrought wickedness in the sight of the LORD , in transgressing his covenant, and hath gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, either the sun, or the moon, or any of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 10:29-30

Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden underfoot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing , and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? It has been already remarked how these very strong expressions (answering to those in Hebrews 6:6 ) further denote the kind of sin. intended by ἁμαρτανόντων in Hebrews 10:26 . Three characteristics of it are given: Citations from... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 10:28

He that despised Moses’ law - That is, the apostate from the religion of Moses. It does not mean that in all cases the offender against the Law of Moses died without mercy, but only where offences were punishable with death, and probably the apostle had in his eye particularly the case of apostasy from the Jewish religion. The subject of apostasy from the Christian religion is particularly under discussion here, and it was natural to illustrate this by a reference to a similar case under the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 10:29

Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy - That is, he who renounces Christianity ought to be regarded as deserving a much severer punishment than the man who apostatized from the Jewish religion, and if he ought to be so regarded he will be - for God will treat every man as he ought to be treated. This must refer to future punishment, for the severest punishment was inflicted on the apostate from the Jewish religion which can be in this world - death; and yet the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 10:28-29

Hebrews 10:28-29 . He that In capital cases, such as by the sins of sabbath- breaking, disobedience to parents, blasphemy, adultery, murder; despised Presumptuously transgressed; Moses’s law, died Was put to death; without mercy Without any delay or mitigation of his punishment, if convicted by two or three witnesses See the margin. Of how much sorer punishment Than that of the death of the body; shall he be thought worthy, who By wilful, total apostacy; (to which only it appears... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 10:26-39

Warning against turning back (10:26-39)Those who are tempted to go back to Judaism are reminded that apart from Christ’s work there is no way of salvation. If they reject him, they can expect only judgment (26-27). Even under the old covenant rebellion met with death. How much worse will be the punishment of those who have experienced the grace of God through Christ, yet deliberately reject and disown it (28-31).The writer encourages his readers not to forsake Christ, by reminding them of what... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 10:28

He, &c . = Any one (Greek. tis) despising (Greek. atheteo, set at nought. See John 12:48 ). Moses . See Hebrews 3:2 . died = dieth. without . See Hebrews 9:7 . mercy . Greek. oiktirmos. See Romans 12:1 . The word is in the plural, "mercies", for emphasis. Figure of speech Heterosis (of number), App-6 . under = upon (the testimony of). Greek. epi . App-104 . witnesses . Greek. martus. See John 1:7 & compare p. 1511. Reference to Deuteronomy 17:2-6 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 10:29

sore = worse, as elsewhere. Greek. cheiron. punishment . Greek. timoria. Only here. thought worthy . Greek. axioo . See Hebrews 3:3 . trodden = trampled. Same as Matthew 7:6 . Son of God . App-98 . counted . Greek. hegeomai . See Acts 26:2 . wherewith = with (Greek. en . App-104 .) which. unholy = "unclean", or "valueless". Compare Mark 7:2 .Acts 11:8 ; &c. done, &c . = insulted. Greek. enubrizo. Only here. Compare Acts 14:5 . grace . Greek. charis. App-184 . This... read more

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