Hebrews 4:4

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

"For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works." - Hebrews 4:4
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What does Hebrews 4:4 mean?

Hebrews 4:4 (KJV) states, "For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Hebrews that emphasizes the Sabbath rest and the rest that God offers to His…

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Embracing the Divine Rest

In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, the concept of rest often feels elusive, a luxury reserved for vacations or holidays. Yet, in the heart of the Biblical narrative, a profound truth emerges concerning rest — a truth deeply rooted in the very fabric of creation. The…

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A Prayer for Rest and Reflection in God's Presence

Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and praises, acknowledging Your sovereignty and majestic design over all of creation. In Your Word, You remind us in Hebrews 4:4, ‘For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest…

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Hebrews 4:4 - "For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works."
Hebrews 4:9 - "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God."
Hebrews 4:5 - "And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest."
Hebrews 10:4 - "For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins."
Hebrews 12:4 - "Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin."
Hebrews 4:12 – "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword."
Hebrews 4:12 – "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword."
Hebrews 13:4 - "Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge."
Hebrews 5:4 - "And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron."
Hebrews 3:4 - "For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God."
"For 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." - Hebrews 4:12
"For 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." - Hebrews 4:12
Hebrews 8:4 - "For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law:"
"There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God." - Hebrews 4:9
Hebrews 4:8 - "For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day."
Hebrews 7:4 - "Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils."
Hebrews 4:6 - "Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:"
Hebrews 4:11 - "Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief."
"And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest." - Hebrews 4:5
Hebrews 6:4 - "For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,"
Hebrews 1:4 - "Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they."
Hebrews 4:10 - "For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his."
Hebrews 2:4 - "God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?"
Hebrews 4:14 - "Seeing 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."
Hebrews 4:2 - "For 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."
Hebrews 4:16 - "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
Hebrews 4:13 - "Neither 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."
Hebrews 4:1 - "Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it."
"For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins." - Hebrews 10:4