Hebrews 4 (KJV)

16 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Hebrews Chapter 4 contains 16 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 13 chapters in Hebrews.

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1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.

2For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. <sup>the word: Gr. the word of hearing</sup> <sup>not being: or, because they were not united by faith to</sup>

3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.

4For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.

5And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.

6Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein , and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief: <sup>it was: or, the gospel was</sup>

7Again, 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.

8For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. <sup>Jesus: that is, Joshua</sup>

9There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. <sup>rest: or, keeping of a sabbath</sup>

10For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.

11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. <sup>unbelief: or, disobedience</sup>

12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

14Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

16Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

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What is Hebrews 4 in the KJV?

Hebrews 4 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 16 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Hebrews 4 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Hebrews 4 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Hebrews 4 (KJV)?

Hebrews Chapter 4 contains 16 verses in the King James Version. The book of Hebrews has 13 chapters total.

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