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Hebrews 3:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

And who was God talking about when he swore they'd never get to enter his place of rest? The people who refused to believe in him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's rest is only for those who actually trust him, doubt keeps you locked out.

📚 Historical Context

In the context of the Bible, this verse from Hebrews refers to the ancient Israelites who, after being led out of Egypt by Moses, rebelled against God in the wilderness due to their lack of faith. God swore that this unbelieving generation would not enter the Promised Land, which symbolized His rest and provision for them. The author of Hebrews uses this historical event to warn early Jewish Christians about the dangers of hardening their hearts and turning away from God.

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