Hebrews 3:8 cpdv — harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, the very day of temptation, in the desert,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, the very day of temptation, in the desert, "

— Hebrews 3:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hebrews 3 — Context

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And certainly Moses was faithful, with his entire house, like any servant, as a testimony to those things that would soon be said.

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Yet truly, Christ is like a Son in his own house. We are that house, if we firmly retain the faithfulness and the glory of hope, even unto the end.

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Because of this, it is just as the Holy Spirit says: “If today you hear his voice,

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harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, the very day of temptation, in the desert,

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where your fathers tested me, even though they had seen and examined my works for forty years.

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For this reason, I was enraged against this generation, and I said: They always wander astray in heart. For they have not known my ways.

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So it is as I swore in my wrath: They shall not enter into my rest!”

Hebrews 3:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 3:8 say?
Hebrews 3:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, the very day of temptation, in the desert, ”
Where is Hebrews 3:8 in the Bible?
Hebrews 3:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 3, verse 8.
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 3:8.
What translation should I read Hebrews 3:8 in?
Hebrews 3:8 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 3:8?
Hebrews 3:8 reads (CPDV): “harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, the very day of temptation, in the desert, ” 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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