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A Promise That Remains
Commentators explain that the author repeats the warning from Psalm 95 ("They shall not enter my rest") to build a logical argument. Since the ancient Israelites failed to enter God's promised rest due to unbelief, the promise itself was not cancelled. Instead, this failure proves that a profound, spiritual rest remains available for a new group: the people of God who approach Him through faith.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 4:5
18th Century
Theologian
And in this place again (Psalms 95:11).
If they shall enter—that is, they shall not enter. See the no…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 4:5
And in this place again (κα εν τουτω παλιν). The passage already quoted in verse 3; 3:11.
Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 4:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works. And in this place again, …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 4:5
The writer again adds Ps 95:11, which is central to his argument at this point. As here, he often uses “again” where a further quotation is added t…
John Gill
On Hebrews 4:5
17th Century
Pastor
And in this place again
In (Psalms 95:11) he speaks again of another rest distinct from that on the seve…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 4:1–10
17th Century
Minister
The privileges we have under the gospel, are greater than any had under the law of Moses, though the same gospel in substance was preached under bo…