Hebrews 10:28 net — Someone who rejected the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

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"Someone who rejected the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses."

— Hebrews 10:28, NET Bible

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Hebrews 10 — Context

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not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.

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For if we deliberately keep on sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins is left for us,

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but only a certain fearful expectation of judgment and a fury of fire that will consume God’s enemies.

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Someone who rejected the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

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How much greater punishment do you think that person deserves who has contempt for the Son of God, and profanes the blood of the covenant that made him holy, and insults the Spirit of grace?

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For we know the one who said,“Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” and again,“The Lord will judge his people.”

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It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Hebrews 10:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 10:28 say?
Hebrews 10:28 in the NET Bible reads: “Someone who rejected the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.”
Where is Hebrews 10:28 in the Bible?
Hebrews 10:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 10, verse 28.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 10:28.
What translation should I read Hebrews 10:28 in?
Hebrews 10:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 10:28?
Hebrews 10:28 reads (NET): “Someone who rejected the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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