Hebrews 4:3

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} we which{G3588} have believed{G4100}{(G5660)} do enter{G1525}{(G5736)} into{G1519} rest{G2663}, as{G2531} he said{G2046}{(G5758)}, As{G5613} I have sworn{G3660}{(G5656)} in{G1722} my{G3450} wrath{G3709}, if{G1487} they shall enter{G1525}{(G5695)} into{G1519} my{G3450} rest{G2663}: although{G2543} the works{G2041} were finished{G1096}{(G5679)} from{G575} the foundation{G2602} of the world{G2889}.
KJV with Strongs
(3) For we believers enter into a resting place, just as He said, "AS I SWORE IN MY FURY, THEY WON'T ENTER INTO MY RESTING PLACE." Yet His works were from the foundation of the world.
The F.O.G
[3] We who have placed our trust in the Messiah are entering into that sacred rest right now, just as יהוה declared in His holy frustration: "In My deep hurt, I swore they would never enter My rest." This divine rest has existed since He completed His masterpiece of creation.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for we do enter into the rest—we who did believe, as He said, ‘So I sware in My anger, If they shall enter into My rest—;’ and yet the works were done from the foundation of the world,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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