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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/hebrews/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/hebrews/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/hebrews/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So we see that because of their unbelief they were not able to enter his rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/hebrews/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And we see that they were not able to enter in because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/hebrews/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/hebrews/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/hebrews/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And <i>so</i> we see that they were not able to enter because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/hebrews/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So we see that they were not able to enter because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/hebrews/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And <i>so</i> we see that they were not able to enter because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/hebrews/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>So</i> we see that they were not able to enter because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/hebrews/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So we see that they were not able to enter [into His rest—the promised land] because of unbelief <i>and</i> an unwillingness to trust in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/hebrews/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/hebrews/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/hebrews/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And we see that they were not able to enter in because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/hebrews/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We see that those people did not enter the place of rest because they did not have faith. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/hebrews/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And we see that they were not able to enter in because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/hebrews/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So we see that they couldn't enter his place of rest because they didn't believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/hebrews/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We see, then, that they were not able to enter the land, because they did not believe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/hebrews/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So we see that they were unable to enter because of their unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/hebrews/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/hebrews/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So we see that they could not enter because of unbelief. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/hebrews/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />We see that they were not able to enter in because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/hebrews/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And so we see that it was owing to lack of faith that they could not be admitted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/hebrews/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />We see that they weren’t able to enter in because of unbelief. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/hebrews/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And we see that they were not able to enter in because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And we see that they were not able to enter in because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/hebrews/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and we see that they were not able to enter in because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/hebrews/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And we see they could not come in through unbelief.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/hebrews/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And we see that they could not enter in, because of unbelief. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/hebrews/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, we perceive that they were not able to enter because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/hebrews/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And we see that they could not enter for lack of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So we see that they could not enter in because they did not believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And we see that they could not enter, because they did not believe. Hebrews<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/hebrews/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And so we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/hebrews/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And we see that they were not able to enter in on account of their unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/hebrews/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/hebrews/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />because of their incredulity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And so we see that it was owing to lack of faith that they could not be admitted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/hebrews/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And we see that they were not able to enter in because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/hebrews/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and <i>so</i> we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/hebrews/3-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=475" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/3.htm">The Peril of Unbelief</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepomen (V-PIA-1P) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">we see</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that it was</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">because of</a> <a href="/greek/570.htm" title="570: apistian (N-AFS) -- Unbelief, unfaithfulness, distrust. From apistos; faithlessness, i.e. disbelief, or unfaithfulness.">their unbelief</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: ēdynēthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">that they were unable</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthein (V-ANA) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">to enter.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/14-11.htm">Numbers 14:11</a></span><br />And the LORD said to Moses, “How long will this people treat Me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the signs I have performed among them?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/14-22.htm">Numbers 14:22-23</a></span><br />not one of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness—yet have tested Me and disobeyed Me these ten times— / not one will ever see the land that I swore to give their fathers. None of those who have treated Me with contempt will see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/14-29.htm">Numbers 14:29-30</a></span><br />Your bodies will fall in this wilderness—all who were numbered in the census, everyone twenty years of age or older—because you have grumbled against Me. / Surely none of you will enter the land in which I swore to settle you, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-32.htm">Deuteronomy 1:32</a></span><br />But in spite of all this, you did not trust the LORD your God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/9-23.htm">Deuteronomy 9:23</a></span><br />And when the LORD sent you out from Kadesh-barnea, He said, “Go up and possess the land that I have given you.” But you rebelled against the command of the LORD your God. You neither believed Him nor obeyed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-22.htm">Psalm 78:22</a></span><br />because they did not believe God or rely on His salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/95-8.htm">Psalm 95:8-11</a></span><br />do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, in the day at Massah in the wilderness, / where your fathers tested and tried Me, though they had seen My work. / For forty years I was angry with that generation, and I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known My ways.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-24.htm">Psalm 106:24</a></span><br />They despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-9.htm">Isaiah 7:9</a></span><br />The head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/20-15.htm">Ezekiel 20:15-16</a></span><br />Moreover, with an uplifted hand I swore to them in the wilderness that I would not bring them into the land that I had given them—a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands— / because they kept rejecting My ordinances, refusing to walk in My statutes, and profaning My Sabbaths; for their hearts continually went after their idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-58.htm">Matthew 13:58</a></span><br />And He did not do many miracles there, because of their unbelief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a></span><br />“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-6.htm">Mark 6:6</a></span><br />And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/9-19.htm">Mark 9:19</a></span><br />“O unbelieving generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-25.htm">Luke 8:25</a></span><br />“Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/16-16.htm">Mark 16:16</a></b></br> He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/3-18.htm">John 3:18,36</a></b></br> He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:12</a></b></br> That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/2-18.htm">Able</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-6.htm">Account</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-18.htm">Admitted</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-4.htm">Belief</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-18.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-14.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">Lack</a> <a href="/philemon/1-19.htm">Owing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Unbelief</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/4-6.htm">Able</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-6.htm">Account</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-1.htm">Admitted</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-3.htm">Belief</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-3.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-2.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/james/2-15.htm">Lack</a> <a href="/matthew/18-30.htm">Owing</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-1.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-6.htm">Unbelief</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/3-1.htm">Christ is more worthy than Moses;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/3-7.htm">therefore if we believe not in him, we shall be more worthy punishment than hardhearted Israel.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/hebrews/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So we see</b><br>This phrase indicates a conclusion drawn from previous arguments or examples. In the context of <a href="/hebrews/3.htm">Hebrews 3</a>, the author has been discussing the Israelites' journey in the wilderness and their failure to enter the Promised Land. The phrase "so we see" serves as a summary of the lessons learned from their experience, emphasizing the importance of understanding and applying these lessons to the readers' own spiritual journey.<p><b>that it was because of their unbelief</b><br>Unbelief is highlighted as the primary reason for the Israelites' failure. In the biblical narrative, unbelief is not merely a lack of faith but an active refusal to trust in God's promises and character. This is seen in <a href="/numbers/14.htm">Numbers 14</a>, where the Israelites doubted God's ability to lead them into the Promised Land despite witnessing His miracles. Unbelief is a recurring theme in Scripture, often contrasted with faith, as seen in passages like <a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6-8</a> and <a href="/mark/9-24.htm">Mark 9:24</a>. It serves as a warning to believers to maintain faith and trust in God's promises.<p><b>that they were unable to enter</b><br>The inability to enter the Promised Land is both a literal and spiritual consequence of unbelief. Geographically, the Promised Land represents the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, a land flowing with milk and honey (<a href="/exodus/3-8.htm">Exodus 3:8</a>). Spiritually, it symbolizes rest and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. The Israelites' failure to enter due to unbelief serves as a type or foreshadowing of the spiritual rest offered through faith in Christ, as elaborated in <a href="/hebrews/4.htm">Hebrews 4</a>. This serves as a cautionary tale for believers to persevere in faith to enter God's rest.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The original audience of this passage, the Israelites were God's chosen people who were delivered from slavery in Egypt but failed to enter the Promised Land due to their unbelief.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites during the Exodus, Moses is a central figure in the account of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>A land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It symbolizes rest and fulfillment of God's promises.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>The place where the Israelites wandered for 40 years due to their disobedience and lack of faith.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_author_of_hebrews.htm">The Author of Hebrews</a></b><br>While the exact identity is unknown, the author writes to Jewish Christians, encouraging them to remain faithful and not fall into unbelief like their ancestors.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_unbelief.htm">The Consequences of Unbelief</a></b><br>Unbelief can prevent us from experiencing the fullness of God's promises. Just as the Israelites were unable to enter the Promised Land, we too can miss out on God's blessings if we lack faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faith.htm">The Importance of Faith</a></b><br>Faith is essential in our relationship with God. It is through faith that we enter into His rest and experience His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_the_past.htm">Learning from the Past</a></b><br>The history of the Israelites serves as a warning and a lesson for us today. We must heed the examples of those who came before us and strive to remain faithful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_to_persevere.htm">Encouragement to Persevere</a></b><br>The Christian journey requires perseverance. We are encouraged to hold fast to our faith and not be swayed by doubt or unbelief.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a></b><br>Encouraging one another in faith is vital. As a community of believers, we should support each other to prevent falling into unbelief.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_unbelief.htm">What does the Bible say about unbelief?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_constitutes_the_sin_of_unbelief.htm">What constitutes the sin of unbelief?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_heb._3_11_align_with_god's_love.htm">Hebrews 3:11 alludes to God’s wrath preventing entry into rest; how does this align with a loving God in contrast to other biblical passages emphasizing divine mercy? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_joshua_and_caleb's_story_important.htm">What is the significance of Joshua and Caleb's story?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">So we see.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">And we see.</span> It is not the general conclusion that is here expressed; but, as in <a href="/hebrews/3-18.htm" title="And to whom swore he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?">Hebrews 3:18</a> we read of the <span class= "ital">oath</span> of exclusion, this verse records the <span class= "ital">fact, </span>and also states the cause under an aspect which is most suitable for the exhortation which is in the writer's thought. There is force in "could not enter":--not only disobedience, but cowardice and weakness, sprang from "unbelief."<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/hebrews/3-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[So]</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">we see</span><br /><span class="grk">βλέπομεν</span> <span class="translit">(blepomen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> </span><span class="str2">(primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that [it was]</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because of</span><br /><span class="grk">δι’</span> <span class="translit">(di’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[their] unbelief</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπιστίαν</span> <span class="translit">(apistian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_570.htm">Strong's 570: </a> </span><span class="str2">Unbelief, unfaithfulness, distrust. From apistos; faithlessness, i.e. disbelief, or unfaithfulness.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that they were unable</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠδυνήθησαν</span> <span class="translit">(ēdynēthēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to enter.</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰσελθεῖν</span> <span class="translit">(eiselthein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/3-19.htm">Hebrews 3:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/hebrews/3-19.htm">Hebrews 3:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/hebrews/3-19.htm">Hebrews 3:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/hebrews/3-19.htm">Hebrews 3:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/hebrews/3-19.htm">Hebrews 3:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/3-19.htm">Hebrews 3:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/3-19.htm">Hebrews 3:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/3-19.htm">Hebrews 3:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/3-19.htm">Hebrews 3:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/hebrews/3-19.htm">Hebrews 3:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/hebrews/3-19.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 3:19 We see that they were not able (Heb. He. 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