Hebrews 4:8
“For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.”
Hebrews 4:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For if Jesus had given them rest, he would never have afterwards spoken of another day.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For if Joshua had given them rest, he would not have spoken afterward of another day.
- DARBYDarby
- For if Jesus had brought them into rest, he would not have spoken afterwards about another day.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For if Joshua had given them rest, he would not have spoken afterward of another day.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for if Joshua had given them rest, He would not concerning another day have spoken after these things;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For if Jesus had given them rest, then would He not afterward have spoken of another day.
Context: Hebrews 4
6Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:
7Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
8For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.
9There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
10For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
About Hebrews 4: Jesus is the Great High Priest
This chapter explains how Jesus serves as a Great High Priest, providing access to God for all believers. The author also stresses the importance of rest and trust in Jesus.
Commentary
Hebrews 4 is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and the power of God's Word. The author begins by reminding us that God's promise of rest still stands, and that we must strive to enter into it. He then goes on to explain that the Word of God is living and active, and that it is able to penetrate even the deepest parts of our hearts and minds. He also warns us against hardening our hearts against God's Word, as this will lead to spiritual death.