Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Hebrews 10:31

"It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." — Hebrews 10:31 (ASV)

The sinner should not regard the judgment of God calmly. It is “a dreadful thing” (GK 5829; cf. v.27) to fall into God’s hands. David chose to fall into God’s hands (2 Samuel 24:14; 1 Chronicles 21:13). But David was a man of faith; he committed himself in trust to God, not other people. It is different with those who have rejected God’s way. They must realize that they will one day fall into the hands of an all-powerful deity. Such a fate is a daunting prospect.