Heb 4:9 | RWP | e4.org | A sabbath rest ( σαββατισμος ). Late word from σαββατιζω ( ) to keep the Sabbath, apparently coined by the author (a doubtful passage in Plutarch). Here it is parallel with καταπαυσις (cf. ). For the people of God ( τω λαω του θεου ). Dative case of blessed personal interest to the true Israel ( ).

‏ Hebrews 4:9

A sabbath rest ( σαββατισμος ). Late word from σαββατιζω (Ex 16:30) to keep the Sabbath, apparently coined by the author (a doubtful passage in Plutarch). Here it is parallel with καταπαυσις (cf. Re 14:13).

For the people of God ( τω λαω του θεου ). Dative case of blessed personal interest to the true Israel (Ga 6:16).