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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 3:7-9

Hebrews 3:7-9. Wherefore, &c.— "We are the people of God, if we continue steadfast: wherefore, let me advise you, and exhort you, in the words of the inspired Psalmist, Today, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, and be not stubborn and disobedient, as were our fathers at Massah and Meribah in the wilderness; (Exodus 17:2-7.) when they tempted God, and tried how far his power and goodness would extend." The reasoning throughout this epistle is in general taken from the state... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:9

9. When—rather, "Where," namely, in the wilderness. your fathers—The authority of the ancients is not conclusive [BENGEL]. tempted me, proved me—The oldest manuscripts read, "tempted (Me) in the way of testing," that is, putting (Me) to the proof whether I was able and willing to relieve them, not believing that I am so. saw my works forty years—They saw, without being led thereby to repentance, My works of power partly in affording miraculous help, partly in executing vengeance, forty years.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:10

10. grieved—displeased. Compare "walk contrary," Leviticus 26:24; Leviticus 26:28. that generation—"that" implies alienation and estrangement. But the oldest manuscripts read, "this." said—"grieved," or "displeased," at their first offense. Subsequently when they hardened their heart in unbelief still more, He sware in His wrath (Hebrews 3:11); an ascending gradation (compare Hebrews 3:17; Hebrews 3:18). and they have not known—Greek, "But these very persons," c. They perceived I was displeased... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 3:1-10

II. THE HIGH PRIESTLY CHARACTER OF THE SON 3:1-5:10The writer proceeded to take up the terms "merciful" and "faithful" from Hebrews 2:17 and to expound them in reverse order. He spoke of the faithfulness of Jesus (Hebrews 3:1-6, exposition) and the need for his hearers to remain faithful as well (Hebrews 3:7 to Hebrews 4:14, exhortation). He then encouraged his audience with a reminder of Jesus’ compassion as a merciful high priest in the service of God (Hebrews 4:15 to Hebrews 5:10,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 3:7-11

"Today" stresses the urgency of immediate action. This writer used it eight times in Hebrews. The context of the words quoted (Psalms 95:7-11) is very significant. The verses immediately preceding those quoted (Psalms 95:6-7 a) are a call to bow down and worship the Lord. That was the writer to the Hebrews’ desire for his readers. The words he quoted urge avoidance of Israel’s sin. The sacrifice of Jesus Christ initiated a new Exodus.". . . the writer of Hebrews appeals to his recipients not to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 3:7-19

B. The Danger of Disbelief (The Second Warning) 3:7-19"The comparison between Christ and Moses leads to one between their followers. The writer uses the conduct of the Israelites as a means of challenging his readers to a closer walk with God." [Note: Morris, p. 33.] The writer next reminded his readers of the fate of the Israelites when they failed to continue believing God at Kadesh Barnea. His purpose was to help them realize the serious consequences of that behavior and to motivate them to... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Hebrews 3:9

3:9 where (g-1) Some translate 'wherewith,' that is, 'with which temptation.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 3:1-19

Jesus Christ, Lord of the Household of Gods(b) Christ is superior also to Moses; for He is Son over the house of God, whereas Moses was only a servant in it.1. Wherefore] A new section begins here, in which argument and exhortation are blended. The connexion with the preceding is not quite plain. It may lie in the fact that Christ has been described (Hebrews 2:10) as a Leader of salvation, conducting God’s children to glory, suggesting a similar function performed by Moses, the Leader of God’s... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 3:9

(9) According to our best MSS. this verse will run thus: Where (or, wherewith) your fathers tempted by trial, and saw My works forty years. The meaning of the Hebrew (with which the LXX. very nearly agrees) is: “Where your fathers tempted Me, proved Me; also saw My work.” The change of reading is more interesting than important, as the sense is not materially different. Both here and in the original passage it seems probable that the “work,” or “works,” should be understood of the divine... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 3:10

(10) I was grieved with that generation.—Rather, I was angry with this generation. The Hebrew is very strong: “I loathed a (whole) generation.” The first word, “Wherefore,” is not found in the Psalm, but is added to make the connection more distinct.And they have not known my ways.—Better, yet they took not knowledge of My ways. Although throughout the forty years He had shown to them their disobedience and His displeasure, yet the warning and discipline were fruitless. They gained no knowledge... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 3:7-9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 3:10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 3:1-10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 3:7-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 3:7-19

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Hebrews 3:9

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 3:1-19

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 3:9

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 3:10

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