Hebrews 4:6 web — Seeing therefore it remains that some should enter therein, and they to whom the good news was before preached failed t…

World English Bible

"Seeing therefore it remains that some should enter therein, and they to whom the good news was before preached failed to enter in because of disobedience,"

— Hebrews 4:6, World English Bible

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Hebrews 4 — Context

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For we who have believed do enter into that rest, even as he has said, "As I swore in my wrath, they will not enter into my rest;" although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.

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For he has said this somewhere about the seventh day, "God rested on the seventh day from all his works;"

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and in this place again, "They will not enter into my rest."

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Seeing therefore it remains that some should enter therein, and they to whom the good news was before preached failed to enter in because of disobedience,

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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."

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For if Joshua had given them rest, he would not have spoken afterward of another day.

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There remains therefore a Sabbath rest for the people of God.

Hebrews 4:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 4:6 say?
Hebrews 4:6 in the World English Bible reads: “Seeing therefore it remains that some should enter therein, and they to whom the good news was before preached failed to enter in because of disobedience,”
Where is Hebrews 4:6 in the Bible?
Hebrews 4:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 4, verse 6.
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 4:6.
What translation should I read Hebrews 4:6 in?
Hebrews 4:6 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 4:6?
Hebrews 4:6 reads (WEB): “Seeing therefore it remains that some should enter therein, and they to whom the good news was before preached failed to enter in because of disobedience,” 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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