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Hebrews 3:7

Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,

KJV

Διό, καθὼς λέγει τὸ πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον· σήμερον ἐὰν τῆς φωνῆς αὐτοῦ ἀκούσητε,

Greek NT

Quapropter sicut dicit Spiritus Sanctus : Hodie si vocem ejus audieritis,

Vulgate

Wherefore, even as the Holy Spirit saith, To-day if ye shall hear his voice,

ASV

Wherefore, as the Holy Ghost saith: To-day if you shall hear his voice,

Douay-Rheims

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In the original Greek

11 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

αὐτός
autos
pronoun · 5564×
διό
dio
conjunction · 52×
καθώς
kathos
adverb · 181×
λέγω
lego
verb · 2256×
πνεῦμα
pneuma
noun · 379×
σήμερον
semeron
adverb · 41×
φωνή
phone
noun · 139×
ἀκούω
akouo
verb · 427×
ἅγιος
agios
adjective · 233×
ἐάν
ean
conditional · 333×
o
article · 19778×

Intertextual echoes

This verse quotes or alludes to 1 earlier text.

  • Ps 95:7 · exact_quote
    "For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,"
    Psalm 95: today if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts

Themes

Historic Christian voices

7 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

1. Paul wishing to show the great kindness of God towards man, and the Love which He had for the human race, after saying: Forasmuch then as the children were partakers of blood and flesh, He also Himself likewise took part of the same Hebrews 2:14— follows up the subject in this passage. For do not regard lightly what is spoken, nor think this merely a slight [matter], His tak…
And now you have an extraordinary opportunity, a day wherein Christ has thrown the door of mercy wide open, and stands in the door calling and crying with a loud voice to poor sinners. Many that were in the same miserable condition that you are in, are now in a happy state, with their hearts filled with love to Him who loved them. Therefore, let every one that is out of Christ,…
To conclude: look for entire sanctification, look for full salvation, every moment. The very moment you believe, it is yours. You may expect it as you are, and you may expect it now. It is of importance to observe that there is an inseparable connection between these three points — expect it by faith, expect it as you are, and expect it now.

Cross-references

  • 2Cor 6:1 — We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
  • 2Cor 6:2 — (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
  • 2Pet 1:21 — For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
  • 2Pet 1:21 — For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
  • 2Sam 23:2 — The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
  • 2Sam 23:2 — The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
  • 2Tim 3:16 — All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
  • Acts 1:16 — Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.
  • Acts 1:16 — Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.
  • Acts 13:18 — And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness.
  • Acts 17:32 — And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
  • Acts 24:25 — And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
  • Acts 28:25 — And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers,
  • Eccl 9:10 — Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
  • Eph 4:21 — If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
  • Exod 7:13 — And he hardened Pharaoh’s heart, that he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.
  • Heb 3:13 — But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
  • Heb 3:15 — While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.
  • Heb 3:15 — While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.
  • Heb 4:7 — Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
  • Heb 4:7 — Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
  • Heb 9:8 — The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:
  • Heb 9:8 — The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:
  • Heb 10:15 — Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,
  • Isa 44:1 — Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen:
  • Isa 55:3 — Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
  • Isa 55:6 — Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
  • Jas 4:13 — Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
  • Job 8:5 — If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;
  • John 5:25 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.
  • John 10:3 — To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
  • John 10:16 — And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
  • John 10:27 — My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
  • John 10:27 — My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
  • John 14:26 — But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
  • Luke 8:6 — And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
  • Luke 9:35 — And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
  • Mark 12:36 — For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
  • Mark 16:14 — Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
  • Matt 5:25 — Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into pris