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Hebrews 10:31 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Hebrews 10:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 10 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”
Hebrews 10:31 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hebrews 10:31
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. This climactic statement concludes the warning passage (10:26-31). "Fearful thing" (phoberon, φοβερόν) means terrifying, dreadful, fear-inspiring. This isn't reverent awe but terror at facing divine wrath. The phrase "to fall into the hands" (to empesein eis cheiras, τὸ ἐμπεσεῖν εἰς χεῖρας) suggests being handed over to someone's power, placed in their control with no escape. Those who reject Christ's mediation fall directly into God's hands for judgment."The living God" (Theou zōntos, Θεοῦ ζῶντος) emphasizes God's active, persona...
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Cross-References for Hebrews 10:31
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“but are not able to kill the soul. Rather”
“who after he has killed”
“For our God is a consuming fire.”
“The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?”
“even you”
“your wrath according to the fear that is due to you?”
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
“and a fierceness of fire which will devour the adversaries.”
“famines”