Hebrews 3:8 NKJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 3:7-19

The comparison of Christ and Moses suggests the possibility of apostasy from Christ. As Christ and Moses occupied similar positions as leaders of the household of God, and Israel was faithless under the leadership of Moses, and came to ruin as the result, so it is possible that, under the leadership of Christ, there may be the same infidelity and the same bitter end. I. THE FEAR OF APOSTASY FROM CHRIST . This solemn exhortation is written to professing Christians; and such... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:8

Harden not your hearts - Do not render the heart insensible to the divine voice and admonition. A hard heart is that where the conscience is seared and insensible; where truth makes no impression; where no religious effect is produced by afflictions; where preaching is listened to without interest; and where the mind is unaffected by the appeals of friends. The idea here is, that a refusal to listen to the voice of God is connected with a hardening of the heart. It is in two ways:The very... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 3:7-9

Hebrews 3:7-9. Having demonstrated the pre-eminence of Christ above Moses in their respective ministries, the apostle, according to his design and usual method, now proceeds to the application of the truth he had evinced, in an exhortation to stability and constancy in faith and obedience. And this he does in a way that adds double force to his exhortation, in that he both reminds them of, and urges upon them the words, testimonies, and examples recorded in the Old Testament, to which they... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 3:7-19

Warning against unbelief (3:7-4:13)The writer warns his disheartened Jewish readers with some reminders from Israel’s experiences in the wilderness (see Exodus 17:1-7; Numbers 20:1-13; Psalms 95:7-11). Those experiences show that people who appear to be God’s people may be so unbelieving, bitter and complaining, that they cannot enjoy the inheritance God has promised (7-11). They should resist the tendency to unbelief and stubbornness, by encouraging one another to maintain their faith with... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 3:8

Harden . Greek. skleruno. See Acts 19:9 . provocation . Greek. parapikrasmos. Only here and Hebrews 3:15 . Used in the Septuagint in Psalms 95:8 , from which this is quoted. Compare Hebrews 3:16 . in = according to. Greek. kata . App-104 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 3:7-9

Hebrews 3:7-9. Wherefore, &c.— "We are the people of God, if we continue steadfast: wherefore, let me advise you, and exhort you, in the words of the inspired Psalmist, Today, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, and be not stubborn and disobedient, as were our fathers at Massah and Meribah in the wilderness; (Exodus 17:2-7.) when they tempted God, and tried how far his power and goodness would extend." The reasoning throughout this epistle is in general taken from the state... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:8

8. Harden not your hearts—This phrase here only is used of man's own act; usually of God's act (Romans 9:18). When man is spoken of as the agent in hardening, the phrase usually is, "harden his neck," or "back" (Romans 9:18- :). provocation . . . temptation—"Massah-meribah," translated in Margin "tentation . . . chiding," or "strife" (Romans 9:18- :). Both names seem to refer to that one event, the murmuring of the people against the Lord at Rephidim for want of water. The first offense... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 3:1-10

II. THE HIGH PRIESTLY CHARACTER OF THE SON 3:1-5:10The writer proceeded to take up the terms "merciful" and "faithful" from Hebrews 2:17 and to expound them in reverse order. He spoke of the faithfulness of Jesus (Hebrews 3:1-6, exposition) and the need for his hearers to remain faithful as well (Hebrews 3:7 to Hebrews 4:14, exhortation). He then encouraged his audience with a reminder of Jesus’ compassion as a merciful high priest in the service of God (Hebrews 4:15 to Hebrews 5:10,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 3:7-11

"Today" stresses the urgency of immediate action. This writer used it eight times in Hebrews. The context of the words quoted (Psalms 95:7-11) is very significant. The verses immediately preceding those quoted (Psalms 95:6-7 a) are a call to bow down and worship the Lord. That was the writer to the Hebrews’ desire for his readers. The words he quoted urge avoidance of Israel’s sin. The sacrifice of Jesus Christ initiated a new Exodus.". . . the writer of Hebrews appeals to his recipients not to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 3:7-19

B. The Danger of Disbelief (The Second Warning) 3:7-19"The comparison between Christ and Moses leads to one between their followers. The writer uses the conduct of the Israelites as a means of challenging his readers to a closer walk with God." [Note: Morris, p. 33.] The writer next reminded his readers of the fate of the Israelites when they failed to continue believing God at Kadesh Barnea. His purpose was to help them realize the serious consequences of that behavior and to motivate them to... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 3:7-19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 3:7-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 3:7-19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 3:8

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 3:7-9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 3:1-10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 3:7-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 3:7-19

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