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lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/3.htm">New King James Version</a> but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But encourage one another every day, as long as it is still called “today,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called &#8220Today,&#8221 so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “Today,” lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “TODAY,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. <a href="/amp/hebrews/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But continually encourage one another every day, as long as it is called “Today” [and there is an opportunity], so that none of you will be hardened [into settled rebellion] by the deceitfulness of sin [its cleverness, delusive glamour, and sophistication]. <a href="/csb/hebrews/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But encourage each other daily, while it is still called today, so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But encourage each other daily, while it is still called today, so that none of you is hardened by sin&#8217s deception. <a href="/asv/hebrews/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called To-day; lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin: <a href="/cev/hebrews/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You must encourage one another each day. And you must keep on while there is still a time that can be called "today." If you don't, then sin may fool some of you and make you stubborn. <a href="/erv/hebrews/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called Today; lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin: <a href="/gwt/hebrews/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Encourage each other every day while you have the opportunity. If you do this, none of you will be deceived by sin and become stubborn. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Instead, in order that none of you be deceived by sin and become stubborn, you must help one another every day, as long as the word "Today" in the scripture applies to us. <a href="/isv/hebrews/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Instead, continue to encourage one another every day, as long as it is called "Today," so that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin, <a href="/msb/hebrews/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin?s deceitfulness. <a href="/net/hebrews/3.htm">NET Bible</a> But exhort one another each day, as long as it is called "Today," that none of you may become hardened by sin's deception. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called "today;" lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But exhort one another daily, while it is called To-day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. <a href="/wey/hebrews/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On the contrary encourage one another, day after day, so long as To-day lasts, so that not one of you may be hardened through the deceitful character of sin. <a href="/web/hebrews/3.htm">World English Bible</a> but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called “today”, lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but exhort one another every day, while [it] is called “Today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin, <a href="/blb/hebrews/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But encourage one another every day, while it is called today, so that not one of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but exhort ye one another every day, while the To-day is called, that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of the sin, <a href="/slt/hebrews/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But beseech one another according to each day, as far as the day is called; lest any of you be hardened by deceit of sin.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But exhort one another every day, whilst it is called to day, that none of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Instead, exhort one another every day, while it is still called ‘today,’ so that none of you may become hardened through the falseness of sin. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Encourage yourselves daily while it is still “today,” so that none of you may grow hardened by the deceit of sin. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” so that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But search your hearts daily, until the day which is called, The day; to the end that no man among you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But inquire of yourselves every day, until the day that is called today, lest anyone of you should be hardened by the deception of sin.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But exhort one another daily, while it is called Today, lest any of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. <a href="/godbey/hebrews/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but exhort one another each day, while it is called to-day; in order that no one of you may be hardened with the deceitfulness of sin: <a href="/haweis/hebrews/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> but exhort one another daily, whilst to-day remains, that no one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. <a href="/mace/hebrews/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but exhort one another daily while the day lasts, lest any of you be hardned through the deceitfulness of sin. <a href="/wey/hebrews/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On the contrary encourage one another, day after day, so long as To-day lasts, so that not one of you may be hardened through the deceitful character of sin. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but exhort one another daily, so long as it is called "To-day," lest anyone of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin; <a href="/worsley/hebrews/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but exhort one another daily, while it is called to-day; that none of you may be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin: <a href="/parallel/hebrews/3-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=424" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/3.htm">The Peril of Unbelief</a> 12See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. 13<a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parakaleite (V-PMA-2P) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">exhort</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautous (RefPro-AM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">one another</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kath’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastēn (Adj-AFS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every."></a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeran (N-AFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">daily,</a> <a href="/greek/891.htm" title="891: achris (Prep) -- As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.">as long as</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kaleitai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">it is called</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4594.htm" title="4594: Sēmeron (Adv) -- Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now.">today,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">none</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/4645.htm" title="4645: sklērynthē (V-ASP-3S) -- To harden, make hard, make stubborn. From skleros; to indurate, i.e. render stubborn.">may be hardened</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartias (N-GFS) -- From hamartano; a sin.">by sin’s</a> <a href="/greek/539.htm" title="539: apatē (N-DFS) -- Deceit, deception, deceitfulness, delusion. From apatao; delusion.">deceitfulness.</a> 14We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a> Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. <a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1-2</a> Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. / Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. <a href="/james/5-19.htm">James 5:19-20</a> My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, / consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins. <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a> Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a> Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. <a href="/romans/15-14.htm">Romans 15:14</a> I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25-26</a> so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another. / If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a> Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15</a> If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. <a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm">1 Peter 4:8-10</a> Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. / Show hospitality to one another without complaining. / As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. <a href="/proverbs/27-17.htm">Proverbs 27:17</a> As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:9-10</a> Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. / For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up! <a href="/proverbs/12-25.htm">Proverbs 12:25</a> Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. <a href="/isaiah/35-3.htm">Isaiah 35:3-4</a> Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees! / Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” <a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">Proverbs 15:23</a> A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.exhort.<a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24,25</a> And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: … <a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Acts 11:23</a> Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:11</a> As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,daily.<a href="/hebrews/3-7.htm">Hebrews 3:7</a> Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,the deceitfulness.<a href="/proverbs/28-26.htm">Proverbs 28:26</a> He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.<a href="/isaiah/44-20.htm">Isaiah 44:20</a> He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?<a href="/obadiah/1-3.htm">Obadiah 1:3</a> The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/3-10.htm">Character</a> <a href="/philemon/1-7.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/titus/2-8.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/titus/3-14.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-13.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/titus/1-10.htm">Deceitful</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-10.htm">Deceitfulness</a> <a href="/titus/2-15.htm">Encourage</a> <a href="/philemon/1-10.htm">Exhort</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-8.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-14.htm">Hardened</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/romans/7-25.htm">Sin's</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-7.htm">Today</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-7.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-7.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/6-17.htm">Character</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-12.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-27.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/james/4-8.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-22.htm">Deceitful</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-1.htm">Deceitfulness</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">Encourage</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-19.htm">Exhort</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/exodus/7-13.htm">Hardened</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-17.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-25.htm">Sin's</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">Today</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 3</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/3-1.htm">Christ is more worthy than Moses;</a> 7. <a href="/hebrews/3-7.htm">therefore if we believe not in him, we shall be more worthy punishment than hardhearted Israel.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>But exhort one another daily The call to "exhort" emphasizes the importance of mutual encouragement and accountability within the Christian community. This aligns with the early church's practice of meeting regularly for fellowship, teaching, and prayer (<a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>). The term "daily" underscores the necessity of constant vigilance and support, reflecting the communal lifestyle of early Christians who often faced persecution and needed continual encouragement to remain steadfast in their faith.as long as it is called today The phrase "as long as it is called today" highlights the urgency and immediacy of the exhortation. It echoes <a href="/psalms/95-7.htm">Psalm 95:7-8</a>, which warns against hardening one's heart and emphasizes the present moment as the time for obedience and faithfulness. This urgency is a reminder of the transient nature of life and the importance of seizing the opportunity to encourage one another while it is still possible.so that none of you may be hardened The warning against being "hardened" refers to the spiritual danger of becoming insensitive or resistant to God's voice. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament, where the Israelites' repeated disobedience led to a hardened heart (<a href="/exodus/7-3.htm">Exodus 7:3</a>, <a href="/psalms/95-8.htm">Psalm 95:8</a>). The hardening of the heart is a gradual process that can result from neglecting spiritual disciplines and community support, making the role of mutual exhortation crucial.by sin’s deceitfulness Sin is described as deceitful, indicating its ability to mislead and entrap believers. This deceitfulness can manifest in subtle ways, leading individuals away from truth and righteousness. The Bible frequently warns against the deceptive nature of sin (<a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a>, <a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a>), which can appear attractive or harmless but ultimately leads to spiritual death. The community's role is to help each other recognize and resist these deceptions, maintaining a clear focus on Christ and His teachings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_author_of_hebrews.htm">The Author of Hebrews</a> Traditionally attributed to Paul, though the exact authorship is uncertain. The author writes to Jewish Christians, encouraging them to remain faithful to Christ. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_christians.htm">Jewish Christians</a> The primary audience of the letter, who were facing persecution and temptation to revert to Judaism. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sin's_deceitfulness.htm">Sin’s Deceitfulness</a> A concept referring to the way sin can mislead and harden hearts, drawing believers away from God. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_generation.htm">The Wilderness Generation</a> Implicitly referenced in the broader context of <a href="/bsb/hebrews/3.htm">Hebrews 3</a>, this generation of Israelites failed to enter the Promised Land due to unbelief and disobedience. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_community.htm">The Church Community</a> The body of believers who are encouraged to support and exhort one another in their faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_today.htm">The Urgency of Today</a> The use of "today" emphasizes the immediacy and urgency of encouraging one another. Believers should not delay in offering support and exhortation. <a href="/topical/t/the_deceitfulness_of_sin.htm">The Deceitfulness of Sin</a> Sin is deceptive and can harden hearts. Regular encouragement helps to guard against this spiritual danger. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a> The Christian life is not meant to be lived in isolation. Community is vital for spiritual growth and perseverance. <a href="/topical/d/daily_exhortation.htm">Daily Exhortation</a> Encouragement should be a daily practice, reflecting the ongoing nature of the Christian walk and the constant need for support. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_hardness_of_heart.htm">Guarding Against Hardness of Heart</a> Regular exhortation helps prevent the hardening of hearts, keeping believers sensitive to God's voice and responsive to His will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 3</a> <a href="/q/do_you_encourage_each_other_every_day.htm">Do you encourage each other every day?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_abrahamic_family_house.htm">Do you encourage each other every day?</a> <a href="/q/find_the_lord_before_it's_too_late.htm">Can you find the Lord before it's too late?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_covenant_eyes'_function.htm">What is Covenant Eyes and its functionality?</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>(13) While it is called To day.--Literally, as long as the "to-day" is called (to you), lest any one of you be hardened by deceit of sin. As long as they heard the word of God speaking in the Scripture, "To-day if ye shall hear," so long is the way of obedience open to them. Sin is here personified as the Deceiver (<a href="/romans/7-11.htm" title="For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.">Romans 7:11</a>), alluring from God by the offer of "pleasures" (<a href="/hebrews/11-25.htm" title="Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;">Hebrews 11:25</a>), or persuading that forbearance and "respite" (<a href="/exodus/8-15.htm" title="But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and listened not to them; as the LORD had said.">Exodus 8:15</a>; <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-11.htm" title="Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.">Ecclesiastes 8:11</a>) imply the absence of a Living God.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - But exhort one another (literally, yourselves, as in <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a>, the idea being that of the responsibility of the believers themselves in keeping their own faith alive; the Church must keep itself from apostasy by the mutual admonitions of its members), day by day, so long as it is called Today (i.e. while the "Today," τὸ σήμερον, of the psalm is still called so, καλεῖται: while you are still living day by day within the limit of its meaning); lest any one of you be hardened (still referring to the warning of the psalm) by the deceitfulness of sin. Here again, as in ver. 12, the possible result of obdurate unbelief is distinctly traced to moral culpability. Sin is a deceiver (cf. <a href="/romans/7-11.htm">Romans 7:11</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-22.htm">Ephesians 4:22</a>); it distorts the spiritual vision, causes us to take false views of things, and to lose our clear view of truth; and continued dalliance with sin may hare its result in final obduracy, which, as above remarked, is our own doing as it comes of our sin, God's doing as it comes of his judgment. The sin contemplated in the case of the Hebrew Christians as not unlikely to have its result in obduracy was, not only imperfect appreciation of the true character of the gospel revelation, and consequent remissness in mutual admonition and attendance at Christian worship (<a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Hebrews 10:25</a>), but also, as a further consequence of such remissness, failure in the moral purity of life, the active charity, the disentanglement from the world, and the endurance of persecution, required of Christians. This appears from the earnest exhortations that follow afterwards against all such shortcomings (see especially <a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19-26, 32-39</a>; <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1-18</a>; <a href="/hebrews/13-1.htm">Hebrews 13:1-20</a>). It was especially by conscientious perseverance in the religious life that they might hope to keep their religious faith steadfast and unclouded to the end; in accordance with Christ's own saying, "If any man will do (θέλη ποιεῖν) his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God." <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/3-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. exhort παρακαλεῖτε (parakaleite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. one another ἑαυτοὺς (heautous) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. daily, ἡμέραν (hēmeran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. as long as ἄχρις (achris) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_891.htm">Strong's 891: </a> As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to. it is called καλεῖται (kaleitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. today, Σήμερον (Sēmeron) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4594.htm">Strong's 4594: </a> Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. none τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. of ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. may be hardened σκληρυνθῇ (sklērynthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4645.htm">Strong's 4645: </a> To harden, make hard, make stubborn. From skleros; to indurate, i.e. render stubborn. by sin’s ἁμαρτίας (hamartias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> From hamartano; a sin. deceitfulness. ἀπάτῃ (apatē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_539.htm">Strong's 539: </a> Deceit, deception, deceitfulness, delusion. 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