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Testing vs. Trusting
Commentators explain that Israel's "testing" of God was not a sincere search for truth but a defiant demand for proof. Scholars note they proudly provoked God, insisting on tangible evidence rather than simply trusting His promises. This serves as a warning against a faith that constantly demands signs instead of resting on God's character and Word.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 3:9
18th Century
Theologian
Proved me. "As if they would have made an experiment how much it was possible for me to bear." Doddridge. The meaning is, they pu…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 3:9
Wherewith (ου). Literally, "where" (the wilderness) as in De 8:15.
Tempted me by proving me (επειρασαν εν …
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 3:9
19th Century
Bishop
According to our best manuscripts, this verse reads as follows: Where (or, wherewith) your fathers tempted by trial, and saw …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 3:7–10
19th Century
Preacher
Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost says, Today if you will hear his voice, do not harden your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 3:9
The thought of “testing” God continues. The Israelites ought to have proceeded in faith. Since God had done so much for them, they should have trus…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 3:9
16th Century
Theologian
Tempted, etc. This word should be understood in a bad sense; it means to provoke in a proud and insulting manner, which we expres…
John Gill
On Hebrews 3:9
17th Century
Pastor
When your fathers tempted me
This the apostle cites and repeats, to expose the glorying of the Jews in their ancesto…
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…