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href="/kjv/hebrews/10.htm">King James Bible</a> Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come— In the volume of the book it is written of Me— To do Your will, O God.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “THEN I SAID, ‘BEHOLD, I HAVE COME (IT IS WRITTEN OF ME IN THE SCROLL OF THE BOOK) TO DO YOUR WILL, O GOD.’” <a href="/nasb/hebrews/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220THEN I SAID, &#8216BEHOLD, I HAVE COME (IN THE SCROLL OF THE BOOK IT IS WRITTEN OF ME) TO DO YOUR WILL, O GOD.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “THEN I SAID, ‘BEHOLD, I HAVE COME (IN THE ROLL OF THE BOOK IT IS WRITTEN OF ME) TO DO THY WILL, O GOD.’” <a href="/lsb/hebrews/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> THEN I SAID, ‘BEHOLD, I HAVE COME, IN THE SCROLL OF THE BOOK IT IS WRITTEN OF ME, TO DO YOUR WILL, O GOD.’” <a href="/amp/hebrews/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “THEN I SAID, ‘BEHOLD, I HAVE COME TO DO YOUR WILL, O GOD— [TO FULFILL] WHAT IS WRITTEN OF ME IN THE SCROLL OF THE BOOK.’” <a href="/csb/hebrews/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then I said, “See — it is written about me in the scroll — I have come to do your will, God.” <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then I said, &#8220See— it is written about Me in the volume of the scroll— I have come to do Your will, God!&#8221 <a href="/asv/hebrews/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then said I, Lo, I am come (In the roll of the book it is written of me) To do thy will, O God. <a href="/cev/hebrews/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then Christ said, "And so, my God, I have come to do what you want, as the Scriptures say." <a href="/erv/hebrews/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then said I, Lo, I am come (In the roll of the book it is written of me) To do thy will, O God. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then I said, 'I have come! (It is written about me in the scroll of the book.) I have come to do what you want, my God.'" <a href="/gnt/hebrews/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then I said, 'Here I am, to do your will, O God, just as it is written of me in the book of the Law.'" <a href="/isv/hebrews/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then I said, 'See, I have come to do your will, O God' In the volume of the scroll this is written about me." <a href="/msb/hebrews/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then I said, ?Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.?? <a href="/net/hebrews/10.htm">NET Bible</a> "Then I said, 'Here I am: I have come--it is written of me in the scroll of the book--to do your will, O God.'" <a href="/nheb/hebrews/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then I said, 'Look, I have come. It is written about me in the scroll of a book; to do your will, O God.'" <a href="/wbt/hebrews/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written concerning me,) to do thy will, O God. <a href="/wey/hebrews/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then I said, 'I have come--in the roll of the book it is written concerning Me--to do Thy will, O God.'" <a href="/web/hebrews/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come (in the scroll of the book it is written of me) to do your will, O God.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then I said, Behold, I come (in a volume of the scroll it has been written concerning Me), to do, O God, Your will”; <a href="/blb/hebrews/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then I said, 'Behold, I have come-- in the scroll of the book it is written of Me-- to do Your will, O God.'" <a href="/ylt/hebrews/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> then I said, Lo, I come, (in a volume of the book it hath been written concerning me,) to do, O God, Thy will;' <a href="/slt/hebrews/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then said I, Behold, I am here (in the head of the book it was written of me,) O God, to do thy will.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then said I: Behold I come: in the head of the book it is written of me: that I should do thy will, O God. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then I said, ‘Behold, I draw near.’ At the head of the book, it has been written of me that I should do your will, O God.” <a href="/nabre/hebrews/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Then I said, ‘As is written of me in the scroll, Behold, I come to do your will, O God.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then I said, ‘See, God, I have come to do your will, O God’ (in the scroll of the book it is written of me).”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then said I, Lo, I come, in the beginning of the books, it is written of me, I delight to do thy will, O God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And I said, 'Behold, I come', because in the beginning of The Writings it is written of me, 'to do your will, oh God.'”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then, said I, Behold, I come, (in the roll of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, God. <a href="/godbey/hebrews/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> then I said, Lo, I come in the volume of the Book it has been written of me to do thy will, O God. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> then I said, Here am I; (in the volume of the book it is written of me) I come to do thy will, O God.?<RX 19.40.7> <a href="/mace/hebrews/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then said I, lo I come, as in the volume of the book it is written of me, to do thy will, O God." <a href="/wey/hebrews/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then I said, 'I have come--in the roll of the book it is written concerning Me--to do Thy will, O God.'" <a href="/worrell/hebrews/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Then said I, 'Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it has been written concerning Me), to do Thy will, O God.'" <a href="/worsley/hebrews/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> then said I, Lo I come, as in the volume of the book it is written of me, to do thy will, O God." <a href="/parallel/hebrews/10-7.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=1768" 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/10.htm">Christ's Perfect Sacrifice</a> …6In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight. 7<a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: Tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipon (V-AIA-1S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">I said,</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">‘Here I am,</a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: gegraptai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">it is written</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: En (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2777.htm" title="2777: kephalidi (N-DFS) -- From kephale; properly, a knob, i.e. a roll."></a> <a href="/greek/975.htm" title="975: bibliou (N-GNS) -- A papyrus roll. A diminutive of biblos; a roll.">the scroll:</a> <a href="/greek/2240.htm" title="2240: hēkō (V-PIA-1S) -- To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present.">I have come</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">to do</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">Your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2307.htm" title="2307: thelēma (N-ANS) -- An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.">will,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-VMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">O God.’”</a> 8In the passage above He says, “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not desire, nor did You delight in them” (although they are offered according to the law).…<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="/psalms/40-7.htm">Psalm 40:7-8</a> Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll: / I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.” <a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a> Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work. <a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a> Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” <a href="/luke/22-42.htm">Luke 22:42</a> “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” <a href="/john/5-30.htm">John 5:30</a> I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. <a href="/john/6-38.htm">John 6:38</a> For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me. <a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8</a> And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <a href="/romans/5-19.htm">Romans 5:19</a> For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. <a href="/john/17-4.htm">John 17:4</a> I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do. <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a> Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. <a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10</a> Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. <a href="/psalms/40-6.htm">Psalm 40:6</a> Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but my ears You have opened. Burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not require. <a href="/psalms/143-10.htm">Psalm 143:10</a> Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. <a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a> Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” <a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22</a> But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then said I, See, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do your will, O God.Lo.<a href="/hebrews/10-9.htm">Hebrews 10:9,10</a> Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second… <a href="/proverbs/8-31.htm">Proverbs 8:31</a> Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.<a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a> Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.in.<a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a> And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/9-19.htm">Book</a> <a href="/luke/17-23.htm">Lo</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-6.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-12.htm">Roll</a> <a href="/luke/4-20.htm">Scroll</a> <a href="/psalms/40-7.htm">Volume</a> <a href="/philemon/1-21.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Book</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Lo</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-8.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-22.htm">Roll</a> <a href="/revelation/1-11.htm">Scroll</a> <a href="/judges/20-38.htm">Volume</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-23.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 10</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/10-1.htm">The weakness of the law sacrifices.</a> 10. <a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">The sacrifice of Christ's body once offered,</a> 14. <a href="/hebrews/10-14.htm">for ever has taken away sins.</a> 19. <a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">An exhortation to hold fast the faith with patience and thanksgiving.</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/10.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/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then I said, ‘Here I am, This phrase reflects a readiness and willingness to respond to God's call. It echoes the sentiments of biblical figures like Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a>) and Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/3-4.htm">1 Samuel 3:4</a>), who also responded to God with readiness. It signifies a moment of divine appointment and mission, emphasizing the speaker's submission and availability to God's purpose.it is written about Me in the scroll: The "scroll" refers to the Scriptures, particularly the Old Testament prophecies and writings that foreshadow the coming of the Messiah. This phrase highlights the fulfillment of prophecy, as Jesus is the central figure in the divine narrative. Passages such as <a href="/psalms/40-7.htm">Psalm 40:7-8</a> and <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a> are often seen as prophetic references to Christ's mission and sacrifice. The scroll signifies the divine plan that has been laid out through the ages, pointing to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises.I have come to do Your will, This statement underscores the obedience of Christ to the Father. It reflects the essence of Jesus' earthly ministry, which was characterized by submission to God's will (<a href="/john/6-38.htm">John 6:38</a>). This obedience is central to the redemptive work of Christ, as it contrasts with the disobedience of Adam and humanity. The phrase also connects to the concept of Jesus as the perfect servant, fulfilling the role that Israel and humanity could not.O God.’” The address to "O God" signifies a personal and intimate relationship between Jesus and the Father. It emphasizes the divine nature of Christ and His unique role in the Godhead. This phrase also reflects the Trinitarian relationship, where Jesus, though fully God, submits to the Father's will, highlighting the unity and distinct roles within the Trinity. The invocation of God here underscores the sacredness and gravity of the mission Jesus is undertaking.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this verse, Jesus is portrayed as the obedient servant who fulfills God's will as prophesied in the Scriptures. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The one whose will is being fulfilled by Jesus. The relationship between Jesus and the Father is one of submission and obedience. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_scroll.htm">The Scroll</a> Refers to the Scriptures, particularly the Old Testament prophecies that foretold the coming of the Messiah and His mission. 4. <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 encourage Jewish Christians to remain faithful to Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_jewish_christians.htm">The Jewish Christians</a> The original audience of the letter, who were facing persecution and were tempted to revert to Judaism.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' life and mission were foretold in the Scriptures, affirming the reliability and divine inspiration of the Bible. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_will.htm">Obedience to God's Will</a> Jesus exemplifies perfect obedience to God, serving as a model for believers to seek and do God's will in their lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_christ_in_scripture.htm">The Centrality of Christ in Scripture</a> All of Scripture points to Jesus, encouraging believers to read the Bible with a Christ-centered focus. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_sacrifice.htm">The Role of Sacrifice</a> Jesus' willingness to fulfill God's will through sacrifice calls believers to consider what sacrifices they might make in their own lives for the sake of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> Just as the original audience was encouraged to remain faithful, believers today are called to persevere in their faith amidst challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 10</a> <a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_9_imply_jesus'_prophecy.htm">What evidence exists that Isaiah 9 uniquely prophesies Jesus, given that the text never names him explicitly?</a> <a href="/q/can_the_son_do_anything_by_himself.htm">Can the Son do anything by Himself?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_main_trinitarian_heresies.htm">What are the main Trinitarian heresies?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_psalm_40_7-8_and_nt_views_on_jesus_align.htm">Psalm 40:7-8 - The psalmist speaks of fulfilling what is written in the scroll; how does this align--or conflict--with later New Testament interpretations that apply these verses to Jesus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Lo, I come.--Rather, Lo, I am come--I am here. The original meaning of the following words is not quite certain. The Hebrew admits of two renderings. (1) Then I said, Lo, I am come! in the roll of the Book it is prescribed unto me; (2) Then I said, Lo, I am come with the roll of the Book that is written concerning me. The "roll of the Book" is the roll containing the Divine Law. The next clause is quite distinct in construction: "I delight to do Thy will, O God; yea, Thy law is within my heart." The omission of the words "I delight," alters the connection of the words; but it will be seen that, though the Hebrew verses are condensed, their meaning is exactly preserved. <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/10-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Τότε (Tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. I said, εἶπον (eipon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. ‘Here I am, Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! it is written γέγραπται (gegraptai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. Me ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. in Ἐν (En) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] scroll: βιβλίου (bibliou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_975.htm">Strong's 975: </a> A papyrus roll. A diminutive of biblos; a roll. I have come ἥκω (hēkō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2240.htm">Strong's 2240: </a> To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present. to do ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. Your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. will, θέλημά (thelēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2307.htm">Strong's 2307: </a> An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. O God.’” Θεός (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/10-7.htm">Hebrews 10:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/hebrews/10-7.htm">Hebrews 10:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/hebrews/10-7.htm">Hebrews 10:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/hebrews/10-7.htm">Hebrews 10:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/hebrews/10-7.htm">Hebrews 10:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/10-7.htm">Hebrews 10:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/10-7.htm">Hebrews 10:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/10-7.htm">Hebrews 10:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/10-7.htm">Hebrews 10:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/hebrews/10-7.htm">Hebrews 10:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-7.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 10:7 Then I said 'Behold I have come (Heb. He. 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