Hebrews 10:37
For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
For {G1063} yet {G2089} a little {G3397} while {G3745}{G3745}, and he that shall come {G2064} will come {G2240}, and {G2532} will {G5549} not {G3756} tarry {G5549}.
For
“There is so, so little time!
The One coming will indeed come,
he will not delay.
For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.
For yet a very little while, He that cometh shall come, and shall not tarry.
Cross-References
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James 5:7
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. -
James 5:9
Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. -
Habakkuk 2:3
For the vision [is] yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. -
Habakkuk 2:4
Behold, his soul [which] is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. -
Luke 18:8
I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? -
Isaiah 26:20
¶ Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. -
Isaiah 60:22
A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time.
Commentary
Hebrews 10:37 offers a profound message of hope and certainty, serving as a powerful anchor for believers enduring trials. It reassures them of the unwavering faithfulness of God and the imminent return of Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah.
Context
This verse is part of a larger exhortation in Hebrews 10, where the author encourages perseverance and warns against apostasy. Having expounded on the superiority of Christ's new covenant and His perfect sacrifice, the writer shifts to practical application, urging believers to hold fast to their confession. It immediately follows the declaration, "For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise" (Hebrews 10:36). The verse itself is a quotation, slightly adapted, from the prophet Habakkuk 2:3, originally speaking of a vision that would surely come to pass, though it seemed to tarry.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Greek phrase "he that shall come" is ho erchomenos (ὁ ἐρχόμενος), a common messianic title in the New Testament, signifying the one who is expected and destined to arrive. The phrase "will not tarry" translates ou chronisei (οὐ χρονίσει), literally meaning "will not delay" or "will not linger." It underscores the certainty and punctuality of Christ's return in God's perfect plan.
Practical Application
Hebrews 10:37 provides timeless encouragement for believers today. It reminds us:
This verse assures us that God is faithful to His promises, and Christ's return is not a distant dream but a certain, timely event that should inspire steadfastness and joyful anticipation in all who believe.
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