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"This is the covenant that I will make with them: `After those days,` says the Lord, `I will put my laws on their heart, I will also write them on their mind;`" then,

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A Law Written on the Heart

Commentators emphasize that the New Covenant is radically different from the Old. Instead of an external code on stone tablets, God promises to write His laws directly onto the hearts and minds of believers. This signifies an internal transformation where God changes our desires, enabling us to obey Him from a place of love and willingness, not just duty.

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Hebrews

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Hebrews 10:15–17

18th Century

Theologian

Whereof the Holy Ghost is a witness to us. That is, the Holy Spirit is a proof of the truth of the position here laid down—that the one at…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Hebrews 10:16

With them (προς αυτους). The author changes τω οικω Ισραελ (8:10) thus without altering the sense. He also changes the order of "h…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Hebrews 10:16

19th Century

Bishop

I will put my laws.—Rather, putting my laws upon their heart, upon their mind also will I write them. The first …

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Hebrews 10:13–18

19th Century

Preacher

From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. Wher…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Hebrews 10:16

The writer consistently regards God as the author of Scripture and, as we have seen, ascribes to God words uttered by Moses and others. He does not…

John Gill

John Gill

On Hebrews 10:16

17th Century

Pastor

This is the covenant that I will make with them
(See Gill on Hebrews 8:10).

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Hebrews 10:11–18

17th Century

Minister

Under the new covenant, or gospel dispensation, full and final pardon can be obtained. This makes a vast difference between the new covenant and th…