Hebrews 4:4

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For he spake in a certain place of the seventh [day] on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For there is a place where it is said, concerning the seventh day,

“And God rested on the seventh day from all his works.”

Berean Standard Bible:

For somewhere He has spoken about the seventh day in this manner: “And on the seventh day God rested from all His works.”

American Standard Version:

For he hath said somewhere of the seventh day on this wise, And God rested on the seventh day from all his works;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For^{G1063} he spake^{G2046} in a certain place^{G4225} of^{G4012} the seventh^{G1442} day on this wise^{G3779}, And^{G2532} God^{G2316} did rest^{G2664} the seventh^{{G1722}{G1442}} day^{G2250} from^{G575} all^{G3956} his^{G846} works^{G2041}.

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Commentary for Hebrews 4:4

Hebrews 4:4 is a verse that draws upon the creation narrative found in Genesis 2:2, where it is written that on the seventh day, God rested from all His works. This verse is part of a larger passage in Hebrews that discusses the concept of rest, particularly the spiritual rest available to believers. The historical context of the Book of Hebrews is significant; it was likely written to Jewish Christians who were well-versed in the Old Testament and were facing persecution. The author of Hebrews uses the example of God's rest on the seventh day to illustrate a deeper, spiritual rest that is available to believers in Jesus Christ, which is distinct from the physical rest God took after creation.

In the broader context of Hebrews 4, the author is emphasizing the importance of entering into God's rest, which is a metaphor for the salvation and the eternal life that comes through faith in Jesus. The verse serves to remind the readers that just as God's work of creation was completed and followed by a day of rest, there remains a rest for the people of God, which is entered into by faith. This rest is not merely a cessation of labor but a state of peace and communion with God, available to those who trust in Christ and His finished work of redemption. The author is urging the readers not to harden their hearts, as the Israelites did in the wilderness, but to strive to enter this spiritual rest, which is a fulfillment of the promise of God.

Thus, Hebrews 4:4, within its thematic and historical context, is a call to believers to understand the profound spiritual implications of God's rest after creation and to apply this to their own lives by trusting in Christ for their salvation and finding true rest for their souls.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G1063
   There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γάρ
   Transliteration: gár
   Pronunciation: gar
   Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2046
   There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐρέω
   Transliteration: eréō
   Pronunciation: er-eh'-o
   Description: probably a fuller form of ῥέω; an alternate for ἔπω in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say:--call, say, speak (of), tell.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4225
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πού
   Transliteration: poú
   Pronunciation: poo
   Description: genitive case of an indefinite pronoun (some) otherwise obsolete (compare πόσος); as adverb of place, somewhere, i.e. nearly:--about, a certain place.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4012
   There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: περί
   Transliteration: perí
   Pronunciation: per-ee'
   Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
   
5. Strong's Number: G1442
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἕβδομος
   Transliteration: hébdomos
   Pronunciation: heb'-dom-os
   Description: ordinal from ἑπτά; seventh:--seventh.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3779
   There are 206 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὕτω
   Transliteration: hoútō
   Pronunciation: hoo'-toce
   Description: adverb from οὗτος; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows):--after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2316
   There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θεός
   Transliteration: theós
   Pronunciation: theh'-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
   
9. Strong's Number: G2664
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καταπαύω
   Transliteration: katapaúō
   Pronunciation: kat-ap-ow'-o
   Description: from κατά and παύω; to settle down, i.e. (literally) to colonize, or (figuratively) to (cause to) desist:--cease, (give) rest(-rain).
   
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: G2250
    There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμέρα
    Transliteration: hēméra
    Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
    Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
    
12. Strong's Number: G575
    There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπό
    Transliteration: apó
    Pronunciation: apo'
    Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
    
13. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
    
14. 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.
    
15. Strong's Number: G2041
    There are 161 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔργον
    Transliteration: érgon
    Pronunciation: er'-gon
    Description: from a primary (but obsolete) (to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act:--deed, doing, labour, work.