Heb 3:7 | RWP | e4.org | Wherefore ( διο ). Probably this inferential conjunction ( δια, ο , because of which) goes with μη σκληρυνητε (harden not) in verse rather than with βλεπετε (take heed) in verse unless the long quotation be considered a parenthesis. The long quotation in verses is from . After the quotation the author has "three movements" (Moffatt) in his discussion of the passage as applied to the Jewish Christians ( ; ; ). The peril of apostasy as shown by the example of the Israelites is presented with vividness and power. As the Holy Ghost saith ( καθως λεγε το πνευμα το αγιον ). Just this phrase nowhere else in the N.T., except (Agabus), though practically the same idea in ; . In the adjective "Holy" is wanting as in ; . But the writer quotes this Psalm as the Word of God and in attributes it to David. If ye shall hear ( εαν ακουσητε ). Condition of third class with εαν and first aorist active subjunctive of ακουω .

‏ Hebrews 3:7

Wherefore ( διο ). Probably this inferential conjunction ( δια, ο, because of which) goes with μη σκληρυνητε (harden not) in verse 8 rather than with βλεπετε (take heed) in verse 12 unless the long quotation be considered a parenthesis. The long quotation in verses 7-11 is from Ps 95:7-11. After the quotation the author has "three movements" (Moffatt) in his discussion of the passage as applied to the Jewish Christians (3:12-19; 4:1-10; 4:11-13). The peril of apostasy as shown by the example of the Israelites is presented with vividness and power.

As the Holy Ghost saith ( καθως λεγε το πνευμα το αγιον ). Just this phrase nowhere else in the N.T., except Act 21:11 (Agabus), though practically the same idea in 9:8; 10:15. In 1Ti 4:1 the adjective "Holy" is wanting as in Re 2; 3. But the writer quotes this Psalm as the Word of God and in 4:7 attributes it to David.

If ye shall hear ( εαν ακουσητε ). Condition of third class with εαν and first aorist active subjunctive of ακουω.