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Hebrews 10:29–31

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Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
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From verse 29

  1. Ephesians 4:30Rank 1 from verse 29
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    30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

  2. Hebrews 6:6Rank 2 from verse 29
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    6If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

  3. Isaiah 63:10Rank 3 from verse 29
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    10¶ But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them.

  4. 1 Corinthians 11:27Rank 4 from verse 29
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    27Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.

  5. Luke 12:10Rank 5 from verse 29
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    10And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.

From verse 30

  1. Deuteronomy 32:35–36Rank 1 from verse 30
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    35To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

    36For the Lord shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that their power is gone, and there is none shut up, or left.

  2. Romans 12:19Rank 2 from verse 30
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    19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

  3. Nahum 1:2Rank 3 from verse 30
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    2God is jealous, and the Lord revengeth; the Lord revengeth, and is furious; the Lord will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.

  4. Psalms 50:4Rank 4 from verse 30
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    4He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.

  5. 2 Corinthians 5:10Rank 5 from verse 30
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    10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

From verse 31

  1. Matthew 10:28Rank 1 from verse 31
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    28And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

  2. Luke 12:5Rank 2 from verse 31
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    5But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

  3. Hebrews 12:29Rank 3 from verse 31
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    29For our God is a consuming fire.

  4. Isaiah 33:14Rank 4 from verse 31
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    14The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?

  5. Psalms 76:7Rank 5 from verse 31
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    7Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?

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Hebrews 10:29

COMBINED MEANING

suppose

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To think, judge, assume, imagine, or consider something to be true.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

thought

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Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of think: considered, supposed, intended, purposed, judged, reckoned, or called to mind. Sense 2: A thought, intention, purpose, judgment, or matter of the mind or heart. Sense 3: In the phrase ‘take thought,’ anxious care or concern.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

worthy

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Sense 1: Deserving, fit, suitable, or having worth. Sense 2: As a noun, a person of merit, rank, or valor.

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foot

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Sense 1: The lower extremity used for standing or walking. Sense 2: A measure, base, or lowest part. Sense 3: As a verb, to tread or walk.

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Son

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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.

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counted

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Sense 1: Past tense or past participle of count: numbered or calculated. Sense 2: Past tense or past participle of count: reckoned, regarded, esteemed, or accounted as.

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COMBINED MEANING

blood

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Sense 1: The bodily fluid associated with physical life. Sense 2: Life taken, bloodshed, or guilt and responsibility for it. Sense 3: Kindred, shared human descent, or natural human nature. Sense 4: The juice of grapes.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

covenant

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Sense 1: A binding agreement, promise, pledge, or appointed order. Sense 2: The stated words, terms, testimony, or written record of such an agreement or promise.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

despite

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Spiteful contempt, malicious insult, defiant injury, or scornful opposition shown toward another.

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spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

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COMBINED MEANING

grace

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Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 10:30

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

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belongeth

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Third-person singular present form of belong (to be the property, part, concern, attribute, relation, or fitting possession of the person or thing named).

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recompense

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Sense 1: Compensation, reward, repayment, or amends given in return for something done, given, or suffered. Sense 2: To reward, repay, or requite.

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

judge

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Sense 1: A person or authority who hears, discerns, decides, governs, vindicates, condemns, or administers justice. Sense 2: To examine, distinguish, determine, form a verdict, rule, govern, condemn, punish, vindicate, or call to account.

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COMBINED MEANING

people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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Hebrews 10:31

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fearful

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Full of fear, timid, afraid, or lacking courage; causing or fitted to cause fear, awe, or terror; dreadful or solemnly formidable.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

fall

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Sense 1: To descend, drop, or lose an upright position. Sense 2: To be slain, defeated, overthrown, ruined, or brought down. Sense 3: To come upon or attack. Sense 4: To pass into a specified place, condition, power, or course, or to depart from a former standing. Sense 5: To happen, turn out, or be allotted. Sense 6: As a noun, descent, overthrow, ruin, or loss of standing.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

hands

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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

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living

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Sense 1: Alive or having life. Sense 2: As a noun, one's means of support or possessions.

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28He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:

29Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?

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30For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

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31It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

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32But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;

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