Hebrews 3:16 asv — For who, when they heard, did provoke? nay, did not all they that came out of Egypt by Moses?

American Standard Version

"For who, when they heard, did provoke? nay, did not all they that came out of Egypt by Moses? "

— Hebrews 3:16, American Standard Version

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Hebrews 3 — Context

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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:

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for we are become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our confidence firm unto the end:

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while it is said, To-day if ye shall hear his voice, Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.

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For who, when they heard, did provoke? nay, did not all they that came out of Egypt by Moses?

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And with whom was he displeased forty years? was it not with them that sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness?

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And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that were disobedient?

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And we see that they were not able to enter in because of unbelief.

Hebrews 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 3:16 say?
Hebrews 3:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “For who, when they heard, did provoke? nay, did not all they that came out of Egypt by Moses? ”
Where is Hebrews 3:16 in the Bible?
Hebrews 3:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 3, verse 16.
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 3:16.
What translation should I read Hebrews 3:16 in?
Hebrews 3:16 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 3:16?
Hebrews 3:16 reads (ASV): “For who, when they heard, did provoke? nay, did not all they that came out of Egypt by Moses? ” 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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