Hebrews 10:30
“For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.”
Hebrews 10:30 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For we know him that hath said: Vengeance belongeth to me, and I will repay. And again: The Lord shall judge his people.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For we know him that said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
- DARBYDarby
- For we know him that said, To me belongs vengeance; I will recompense, saith the Lord: and again, The Lord shall judge his people.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For we know him who said, Vengeance belongs to me, says the Lord, I will repay. Again, The Lord will judge his people.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for we have known Him who is saying, 'Vengeance is Mine, I will recompense, saith the Lord;' and again, 'The Lord shall judge His people;' ;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For we know the one who has said, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay," says the Lord. And again, "The Lord will judge His people."
Context: Hebrews 10
28He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:
29Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot 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?
30For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
31It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
32But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
About Hebrews 10: Persevering in Faith
This chapter emphasizes the importance of persevering in faith and not giving up hope, even in the face of difficulty. The author also reminds readers of the assurance of salvation that comes from faith in Jesus.
Commentary
Hebrews 10 is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and perseverance in the Christian life. The author begins by reminding us of the inadequacy of the Old Testament sacrificial system, which could never truly take away sins. He then goes on to explain that Jesus' sacrifice was once and for all, and that it is through faith in Him that we can be saved.