Hebrews 4:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Therefore, let us do our best to enter that rest; so that no one will fall short because of the same kind of disobedience.

Berean Standard Bible:

Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.

American Standard Version:

Let us therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, that no man fall after the same example of disobedience.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Let us labour{G4704} therefore{G3767} to enter{G1525} into{G1519} that{G1565} rest{G2663}, lest{G3363} any man{G5100} fall{G4098} after{G1722} the same{G846} example{G5262} of unbelief{G543}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Luke 13:24

  • Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Hebrews 3:18

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

Hebrews 4:1

  • ¶ Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left [us] of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.

Matthew 11:28

  • Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:30

  • For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.

Hebrews 6:11

  • And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:

2 Peter 1:10

  • Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

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Commentary for Hebrews 4:11

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G4704
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σπουδάζω
    Transliteration: spoudázō
    Pronunciation: spoo-dad'-zo
    Description: from σπουδή; to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest:--do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, study.
  2. Strong's Number: G3767
    There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὖν
    Transliteration: oûn
    Pronunciation: oon
    Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
  3. Strong's Number: G1525
    There are 186 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰσέρχομαι
    Transliteration: eisérchomai
    Pronunciation: ice-er'-khom-ahee
    Description: from εἰς and ἔρχομαι; to enter (literally or figuratively):--X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
  4. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  5. Strong's Number: G1565
    There are 244 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκεῖνος
    Transliteration: ekeînos
    Pronunciation: ek-i'-nos
    Description: from ἐκεῖ; that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed:--he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also οὗτος.
  6. Strong's Number: G2663
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατάπαυσις
    Transliteration: katápausis
    Pronunciation: kat-ap'-ow-sis
    Description: from καταπαύω; reposing down, i.e. (by Hebraism) abode:--rest.
  7. Strong's Number: G3363
    There are 95 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἵνα μή
    Transliteration: hína mḗ
    Pronunciation: hin'-ah may
    Description: i.e. ἵνα and μή; in order (or so) that not:--albeit not, lest, that, no(-t, (-thing)).
  8. Strong's Number: G5100
    There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τὶς
    Transliteration: tìs
    Pronunciation: tis
    Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
  9. Strong's Number: G4098
    There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πίπτω
    Transliteration: píptō
    Pronunciation: pet'-o
    Description: probably akin to πέτομαι through the idea of alighting; to fall (literally or figuratively):--fail, fall (down), light on.
  10. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  11. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
  12. Strong's Number: G5262
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπόδειγμα
    Transliteration: hypódeigma
    Pronunciation: hoop-od'-igue-mah
    Description: from ὑποδείκνυμι; an exhibit for imitation or warning (figuratively, specimen, adumbration):--en-(ex-)ample, pattern.
  13. Strong's Number: G543
    There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπείθεια
    Transliteration: apeítheia
    Pronunciation: ap-i'-thi-ah
    Description: from ἀπειθής; disbelief (obstinate and rebellious):--disobedience, unbelief.