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Therefore, even as the Holy Spirit says, "Today if you will hear his voice,

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The Spirit Speaks

The author of Hebrews doesn't just quote Psalm 95; he explicitly states, "the Holy Spirit saith." Commentators highlight this as a powerful affirmation that the Old Testament scriptures are the very words of God, making this warning timeless and divinely authoritative for all believers.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Hebrews 3:7

18th Century

Theologian

Therefore. In view of the fact that the Author of the Christian dispensation has a rank far superior to that of Moses. Because Christ has …

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Hebrews 3:7

Wherefore (διο). Probably this inferential conjunction (δια, ο, because of which) goes with μη σκληρυνητε (harden not) in verse 8 …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Hebrews 3:7

19th Century

Bishop

Therefore.—Since without steadfastness all will be lost. With the words introducing the quotation, compare Hebrews 9:8;[Reference …

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Hebrews 3:7

19th Century

Preacher

Therefore

Now comes a long parenthesis:

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Hebrews 3:7

The author’s intent is to instruct his readers not to repeat the mistake the Israelites made. The quotation from Ps 95 is ascribed directly to the …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Hebrews 3:7

16th Century

Theologian

He proceeds in his exhortation that they should obey Christ speaking to them. To add more weight to this, he confirms it with the testimony of Davi…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Hebrews 3:7

17th Century

Pastor

Wherefore, as the Holy Ghost says In (Psalms 95:7)

today if you will hear his voice

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Hebrews 3:7–13

17th Century

Minister

Days of temptation are often days of provocation. But to provoke God, when He is showing us that we entirely depend and live upon Him, is a provoca…