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God announced this through David much later in the words already quoted: “Today when you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts.” <a href="/esv/hebrews/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> again he appoints a certain day, “Today,” saying through David so long afterward, in the words already quoted, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” <a href="/bsb/hebrews/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> God again designated a certain day as “Today,” when a long time later He spoke through David as was just stated: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” <a href="/blb/hebrews/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> again He appoints a certain day as "Today," saying through David after so long a time, just as it has been said, "Today, if you shall hear His voice, do not harden your hearts." <a href="/kjv/hebrews/4.htm">King James Bible</a> Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/4.htm">New King James Version</a> again He designates a certain day, saying in David, “Today,” after such a long time, as it has been said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts.” <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He again sets a certain day, “Today,” saying through David after so long a time just as has been said before, “TODAY IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS.” <a href="/nasb/hebrews/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> He again fixes a certain day, &#8220Today,&#8221 saying through David after so long a time just as has been said before, &#8220TODAY IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> He again fixes a certain day, “Today,” saying through David after so long a time just as has been said before, “TODAY IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS.” <a href="/lsb/hebrews/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He again determines a certain day, “TODAY,” saying through David after so long a time just as has been said before, “TODAY IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS.” <a href="/amp/hebrews/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He again sets a definite day, [a new] “Today,” [providing another opportunity to enter that rest by] saying through David after so long a time, just as has been said before [in the words already quoted], “TODAY IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS.” <a href="/csb/hebrews/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> he again specifies a certain day—today. He specified this speaking through David after such a long time: Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> again, He specifies a certain day—today—speaking through David after such a long time, as previously stated: Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts. <a href="/asv/hebrews/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> he again defineth a certain day, To-day, saying in David so long a time afterward (even as hath been said before), To-day if ye shall hear his voice, Harden not your hearts. <a href="/cev/hebrews/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Much later God told David to make the promise again, just as I have already said, "If you hear his voice today, don't be stubborn!" <a href="/erv/hebrews/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> he again defineth a certain day, saying in David, after so long a time, Today, as it hath been before said, Today if ye shall hear his voice, Harden not your hearts. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So God set another day. That day is today. Many years after [your ancestors failed to enter that place of rest] God spoke about it through David in the passage already quoted: "If you hear God speak today, don't be stubborn." <a href="/gnt/hebrews/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> This is shown by the fact that God sets another day, which is called "Today." Many years later he spoke of it through David in the scripture already quoted: "If you hear God's voice today, do not be stubborn." <a href="/isv/hebrews/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> he again fixes a definite day—"Today"—saying long afterward through David, as already quoted, "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts." <a href="/msb/hebrews/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> God again designated a certain day as ?Today,? when a long time later He spoke through David as was just stated: ?Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.? <a href="/net/hebrews/4.htm">NET Bible</a> So God again ordains a certain day, "Today," speaking through David after so long a time, as in the words quoted before, "O, that today you would listen as he speaks! Do not harden your hearts." <a href="/nheb/hebrews/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> he again appoints a certain day, "Today," saying through David so long a time afterward (just as has been said), "Today if you will hear his voice, do not harden your hearts." <a href="/wbt/hebrews/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> (Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To-day, after so long a time; as it is said, To-day, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. <a href="/wey/hebrews/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He again definitely mentions a certain day, "To-day," saying long afterwards, by David's lips, in the words already quoted, "To-day, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts." <a href="/web/hebrews/4.htm">World English Bible</a> he again defines a certain day, “today”, saying through David so long a time afterward (just as has been said), “Today if you will hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> again He limits a certain day, “Today,” in David saying, after so long a time, as it has been said, “Today, if you may hear His voice, you may not harden your hearts,” <a href="/blb/hebrews/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> again He appoints a certain day as "Today," saying through David after so long a time, just as it has been said, "Today, if you shall hear His voice, do not harden your hearts." <a href="/ylt/hebrews/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> again He doth limit a certain day, 'To-day,' (in David saying, after so long a time,) as it hath been said, 'To-day, if His voice ye may hear, ye may not harden your hearts,' <a href="/slt/hebrews/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Again he limits a certain day, saying in David, To day, after such time; as it is said, To day if ye would hear his voice, harden not your hearts.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Again he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time, as it is above said: To day if you shall hear his voice, harden not your hearts. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Again, he defines a certain day, after so much time, saying in David, “Today,” just as it was stated above, “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” <a href="/nabre/hebrews/4.htm">New American Bible</a> he once more set a day, “today,” when long afterwards he spoke through David, as already quoted: “Oh, that today you would hear his voice: ‘Harden not your hearts.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> again he sets a certain day—“today”—saying through David much later, in the words already quoted, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And again, after a long time he appointed another day, as it is written above, for David said, Today if you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Again he appointed another day, after much time, just as it is written above that David said, “Today, if you listen to his voice, do not harden your hearts.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> again, he determines a certain day, saying in David, after so long a time, Today, as it is said, Today, if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. <a href="/godbey/hebrews/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> again he appoints a certain day, saying in David, as has previously been said, This day, after so long a time; If you may hear his voice this day, harden not your hearts. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> again he limiteth a certain day, saying by David, To-day, after so long a time; as it is said, ?To-day if ye will hear his voice harden not your hearts.? <a href="/mace/hebrews/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he pointed out another time in the words, which were spoken by David, a long time after their going into Canaan, in the passage just now quoted, "today since ye hear his voice, harden not your hearts." <a href="/wey/hebrews/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He again definitely mentions a certain day, "To-day," saying long afterwards, by David's lips, in the words already quoted, "To-day, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts." <a href="/worrell/hebrews/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> again He designateth a certain day, "To-day" (saying in David, after so long a time, as has been before said), "To-day, if ye hear His voice, harden not your hearts." <a href="/worsley/hebrews/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> He appoints a certain day, called To-day, saying by David so long after, (as it is recorded) "To-day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts." <a href="/parallel/hebrews/4-7.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=551" 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/4.htm">The Sabbath Rest</a> …6Since, then, it remains for some to enter His rest, and since those who formerly heard the good news did not enter because of their disobedience, 7<a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand."></a> <a href="/greek/3724.htm" title="3724: horizei (V-PIA-3S) -- From horion; to mark out or bound, i.e. to appoint, decree, specify.">God again designated</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tina (IPro-AFS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">a certain</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeran (N-AFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day as</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/5118.htm" title="5118: tosouton (DPro-AMS) -- So great, so large, so long, so many. From tosos and houtos; so vast as this, i.e. Such.">when a long</a> <a href="/greek/5550.htm" title="5550: chronon (N-AMS) -- A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.">time</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">later</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">He spoke</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.">through</a> <a href="/greek/1138.htm" title="1138: Dauid (N-DMS) -- David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.">David</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">as</a> <a href="/greek/4302.htm" title="4302: proeirētai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn.">was just stated:</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/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousēte (V-ASA-2P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">you hear</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</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/5456.htm" title="5456: phōnēs (N-GFS) -- Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.">voice,</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.">do not</a> <a href="/greek/4645.htm" title="4645: sklērynēte (V-ASA-2P) -- To harden, make hard, make stubborn. From skleros; to indurate, i.e. render stubborn.">harden</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardias (N-AFP) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">hearts.”</a> 8For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day.…<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/95-7.htm">Psalm 95:7-8</a> For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, in the day at Massah in the wilderness, <a href="/hebrews/3-7.htm">Hebrews 3:7-8</a> Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, <a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">Hebrews 3:15</a> As it has been said: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion.” <a href="/2_corinthians/6-2.htm">2 Corinthians 6:2</a> For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation! <a href="/psalms/95-11.htm">Psalm 95:11</a> So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.” <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a> Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” <a href="/hebrews/3-13.htm">Hebrews 3:13</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="/romans/13-11.htm">Romans 13:11</a> And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. <a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a> Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. <a href="/psalms/95-10.htm">Psalm 95:10</a> 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.” <a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Hebrews 10:25</a> Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. <a href="/psalms/119-60.htm">Psalm 119:60</a> I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments. <a href="/luke/19-42.htm">Luke 19:42</a> and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes. <a href="/deuteronomy/30-19.htm">Deuteronomy 30:19</a> I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live, <a href="/joshua/24-15.htm">Joshua 24:15</a> But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Again, he limits a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.saying.<a href="/hebrews/3-7.htm">Hebrews 3:7,8</a> Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, … <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1,2</a> Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, … <a href="/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43</a> He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,To day.<a href="/hebrews/3-7.htm">Hebrews 3:7,15</a> Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, … <a href="/psalms/95-7.htm">Psalm 95:7</a> For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,after.<a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">1 Kings 6:1</a> And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD.<a href="/acts/13-20.htm">Acts 13:20-23</a> And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/3-5.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-5.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">Already</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/romans/1-3.htm">David's</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Definitely</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-17.htm">Determines</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/john/6-40.htm">Fixes</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">Harden</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-7.htm">Naming</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-8.htm">Quoted</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-3.htm">Time</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">Today</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-16.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-4.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-4.htm">Already</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-23.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-10.htm">Definitely</a> <a href="/psalms/147-4.htm">Determines</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-25.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/james/1-25.htm">Fixes</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-11.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/exodus/4-21.htm">Harden</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-6.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-6.htm">Naming</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-8.htm">Quoted</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Time</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-5.htm">Today</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-5.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-19.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-11.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 4</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/4-1.htm">The Sabbath-Rest for Christians is attained by faith.</a> 12. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">The power of God's word.</a> 14. <a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">By our high priest Jesus, the Son of God,</a> 16. <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">we may and must go boldly to the throne of grace.</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/4.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/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>God again designated a certain day as “Today,” This phrase emphasizes the immediacy and urgency of God's call. The concept of "Today" is significant in biblical theology, representing the present moment of opportunity for repentance and faith. It reflects God's ongoing invitation to enter His rest, as seen in the context of <a href="/hebrews/3.htm">Hebrews 3 and 4</a>. The use of "again" suggests a repeated offer, highlighting God's patience and desire for people to respond to His call.when a long time later He spoke through David This refers to the period between the Israelites' wilderness journey and the time of King David, which spans several centuries. David, as a prophet and king, is a type of Christ, foreshadowing the ultimate King and Savior. The reference to David underscores the continuity of God's message throughout history and the enduring relevance of His word. It also connects the Psalms, particularly <a href="/psalms/95.htm">Psalm 95</a>, to the New Testament audience, showing the timeless nature of God's call.as was just stated: This phrase indicates that the author of Hebrews is reiterating a previously mentioned point, emphasizing its importance. The repetition serves to reinforce the message and ensure that the audience understands the gravity of the exhortation. It also reflects a common teaching method in Scripture, where key truths are repeated for emphasis and clarity.“Today, if you hear His voice, This part of the verse is a direct quotation from <a href="/psalms/95-7.htm">Psalm 95:7-8</a>, which is a call to listen and respond to God's voice. Hearing God's voice implies not just auditory reception but an obedient response. In the biblical context, hearing is often synonymous with obeying. This call is relevant to the original audience of Hebrews, who were facing the temptation to turn away from their faith, and it remains relevant to believers today.do not harden your hearts.” The hardening of the heart is a recurring theme in Scripture, often associated with rebellion and unbelief. In the wilderness, the Israelites hardened their hearts against God despite witnessing His miracles, leading to their exclusion from the Promised Land. This serves as a warning to the readers of Hebrews and to all believers to remain receptive and obedient to God's voice. The heart, in biblical terms, represents the center of one's being, including mind, will, and emotions. A hardened heart is resistant to God's influence and guidance, which can lead to spiritual downfall.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The divine author and initiator of the call to obedience and faith. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel, through whom God spoke, as referenced in the Psalms. 3. <a href="/topical/t/today.htm">Today</a> A designated time of urgency and opportunity for obedience and faith. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The original recipients of the warning, who hardened their hearts in the wilderness. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a> The place where the Israelites tested God and failed to enter His rest due to unbelief.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_today.htm">The Urgency of Today</a> The term "Today" signifies the immediacy and importance of responding to God's voice. It is a call to action without delay. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_a_hardened_heart.htm">The Danger of a Hardened Heart</a> A hardened heart is resistant to God's voice and leads to disobedience and unbelief. It is crucial to remain open and receptive to God's guidance. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_hearing_god's_voice.htm">The Role of Scripture in Hearing God's Voice</a> Scripture is a primary means through which God speaks to us. Regular engagement with the Bible helps us discern His voice and align our lives with His will. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience_as_keys_to_rest.htm">Faith and Obedience as Keys to Rest</a> Entering God's rest requires faith and obedience. Just as the Israelites missed out on the Promised Land due to unbelief, we must trust and obey to experience God's peace and rest. <a href="/topical/t/the_continuity_of_god's_message.htm">The Continuity of God's Message</a> The message of obedience and faith is consistent throughout Scripture, from the Old Testament to the New Testament. God's call remains the same across generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 4</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/does_the_quran_supersede_the_bible.htm">Does the Quran supersede the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_heb._4_8_say_joshua_gave_no_rest.htm">In Hebrews 4:8, how can the text claim that Joshua did not give true rest, given that the Old Testament states Israel did enter and occupy the Promised Land? </a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'many_are_called,_few_chosen'.htm">What does "Many are called, few are chosen" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Again, he limiteth.--Better, He again marketh out (or, defineth). The next step taken (see the last Note) is to point out that, long after the occupation of Canaan, the Psalmist--God speaking in the Psalm--says "To-day," in pleading with Israel. The implied meaning is as if He said, "Harden not your hearts today, lest I swear unto you also, Ye shall not enter into My rest."In David.--Probably this is equivalent to saying, In the Book of Psalms. In the LXX., however, Psalms 95 is ascribed to David.After so long a time.--The period intervening between the divine sentence on the rebels in the wilderness (Numbers 14) and the time of the Psalmist.As it is said.--The best MSS. read, as it hath been before said. <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/4-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[God] again designated ὁρίζει (horizei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3724.htm">Strong's 3724: </a> From horion; to mark out or bound, i.e. to appoint, decree, specify. a certain τινὰ (tina) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 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. day [as] ἡμέραν (hēmeran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. “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. when a long τοσοῦτον (tosouton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5118.htm">Strong's 5118: </a> So great, so large, so long, so many. From tosos and houtos; so vast as this, i.e. Such. time χρόνον (chronon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5550.htm">Strong's 5550: </a> A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay. later μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. He spoke λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. through 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. David Δαυὶδ (Dauid) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king. as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. was just stated: προείρηται (proeirētai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4302.htm">Strong's 4302: </a> To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn. “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. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. you hear ἀκούσητε (akousēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. voice, φωνῆς (phōnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5456.htm">Strong's 5456: </a> Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. {do} not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. harden σκληρύνητε (sklērynēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4645.htm">Strong's 4645: </a> To harden, make hard, make stubborn. From skleros; to indurate, i.e. render stubborn. your 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. hearts.” καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/4-7.htm">Hebrews 4:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/hebrews/4-7.htm">Hebrews 4:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/hebrews/4-7.htm">Hebrews 4:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/hebrews/4-7.htm">Hebrews 4:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/hebrews/4-7.htm">Hebrews 4:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/4-7.htm">Hebrews 4:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/4-7.htm">Hebrews 4:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/4-7.htm">Hebrews 4:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/4-7.htm">Hebrews 4:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/hebrews/4-7.htm">Hebrews 4:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-7.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 4:7 He again defines a certain day today (Heb. 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