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Hebrews 4:3 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œFor we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.”

Hebrews 4:3

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

1

Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left {us} of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.

2

For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard {it}. {the word...: Gr. the word of hearing} {not being...: or, because they were not united by faith to}

3

For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.

4

For he spake in a certain place of the seventh {day} on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.

5

And in this {place} again, If they shall enter into my rest.

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