Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Hebrews 3:8 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Hebrews 3:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 3 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:”
Hebrews 3:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Hebrews 3:8
The warning against hardening hearts recalls Israel's rebellion at Massah and Meribah (Exodus 17, Numbers 20). The Greek 'sklērynēte' (harden) can be reflexive - don't harden yourselves. This assumes human responsibility in belief/unbelief, though Reformed theology also affirms God's sovereign grace in softening hearts. The 'provocation' (Greek 'parapikrasmou') refers to bitter rebellion against God.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 3:8
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“Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.”
“{Massah means testing.} and Meribah”
“and turned their backs”
“nor inclined their ear”
“And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.”
“But the house of Israel will not hearken unto thee; for they will not hearken unto me: for all the house of Israel are impudent and hardhearted.”
“and didn't keep his testimonies;”
“their ears are dull of hearing”
“and his spirit was hardened so that he dealt proudly”
“and mighty in strength: who has hardened himself against him”