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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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:9

9. When—rather, "Where," namely, in the wilderness. your fathers—The authority of the ancients is not conclusive [BENGEL]. tempted me, proved me—The oldest manuscripts read, "tempted (Me) in the way of testing," that is, putting (Me) to the proof whether I was able and willing to relieve them, not believing that I am so. saw my works forty years—They saw, without being led thereby to repentance, My works of power partly in affording miraculous help, partly in executing vengeance, forty years.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:10

10. grieved—displeased. Compare "walk contrary," Leviticus 26:24; Leviticus 26:28. that generation—"that" implies alienation and estrangement. But the oldest manuscripts read, "this." said—"grieved," or "displeased," at their first offense. Subsequently when they hardened their heart in unbelief still more, He sware in His wrath (Hebrews 3:11); an ascending gradation (compare Hebrews 3:17; Hebrews 3:18). and they have not known—Greek, "But these very persons," c. They perceived I was displeased... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:11

11. So—literally, "as." I sware—BENGEL remarks the oath of God preceded the forty years. not—literally, "If they shall enter . . . (God do so to me and more also)," :-. The Greek is the same, :-. my rest—Canaan, primarily, their rest after wandering in the wilderness: still, even when in it, they never fully enjoyed rest; whence it followed that the threat extended farther than the exclusion of the unbelieving from the literal land of rest, and that the rest promised to the believing in its... 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

John Darby

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

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:10

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:11

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

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Hebrews 3:7

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Hebrews 3:9

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Hebrews 3:11

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