Hebrews 4:8

For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.

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Other Translations for Hebrews 4:8

BSB

For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day.

AKJV

For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.

CPDV

For if Jesus had offered them rest, he would never have spoken, afterward, about another day.

ERV

For if Joshua had given them rest, he would not have spoken afterward of another day.

NHEB

For if Joshua had given them rest, he would not have spoken afterward of another day.

SMT

For if Jesus had caused them to rest, he would not have spoken of another day after these things.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 4:8

ForG1063Conjunction ifG1487Conjunction JesusG2424Noun MasculinehadgivenG2664Verb themG846 restG2664VerbthenwouldheG302 notG3756 afterwardG5023 haveG3326Preposition spokenG2980Verb ofG4012Preposition anotherG243Adjective dayG2250Noun Feminine

Commentary for Hebrews 4:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hebrews 4:8

Summary

Joshua didn't provide permanent; another rest remains

Event

Explanation of unfulfilled promise

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD