King James Version
Hebrews 3:18 in the King James Version says “And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?”
Hebrews 3:18 · KJV
For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses.
But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness?
And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?
So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“to whom”
G5101an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
“not”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“into”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“not”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
This verse is found in the book of Hebrews. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Hebrews 3:18 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Hebrews 3:18 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge