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God's Promise Remains
Commentators unanimously see this verse as a logical conclusion. Since God prepared a divine "rest" and the first group invited (the Israelites) failed to enter, the promise of that rest must still be available. Scholars emphasize that God would not prepare such a rest in vain; therefore, the opportunity remains for others to enter.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 4:6
18th Century
Theologian
Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein (Hebrews 4:6). That is, "Since there is a rest spoken of in the Scr…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 4:6
It remaineth (απολειπετα). Present passive indicative of απολειπω, old verb to leave behind, to remain over. So again in 4:9; 10:2…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 4:6
19th Century
Bishop
The substance of the preceding verses may be expressed as follows: There is a rest of God, into which some are to enter with God. This rest was not…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 4:6–8
19th Century
Preacher
We read of this in Psalm 95, where David was urging those to whom he was writing to hear God's voice, and not be like the unbelievers in the wilder…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 4:6
The argument moves along in logical sequence. Some will enter that rest because it is unthinkable that God’s plan should fail of fulfillment. If Go…
John Gill
On Hebrews 4:6
17th Century
Pastor
Seeing therefore it remains
It follows by just consequence,
that some must enter therein ;
for God…
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…