Hebrews 4:10
For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
Original Language Analysis
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γὰρ
For
G1063
γὰρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
2 of 20
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
4 of 20
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτοῦ
he
G846
αὐτοῦ
he
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 20
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοῦ
he
G846
αὐτοῦ
he
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
9 of 20
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
κατέπαυσεν
hath ceased
G2664
κατέπαυσεν
hath ceased
Strong's:
G2664
Word #:
10 of 20
to settle down, i.e., (literally) to colonize, or (figuratively) to (cause to) desist
ἀπὸ
did from
G575
ἀπὸ
did from
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
11 of 20
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἔργων
works
G2041
ἔργων
works
Strong's:
G2041
Word #:
13 of 20
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
αὐτοῦ
he
G846
αὐτοῦ
he
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
14 of 20
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἀπὸ
did from
G575
ἀπὸ
did from
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
16 of 20
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἰδίων
his
G2398
ἰδίων
his
Strong's:
G2398
Word #:
18 of 20
pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate
Cross References
Revelation 14:13And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.Hebrews 10:12But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;Hebrews 1:3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;John 19:30When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
Historical Context
This challenges both Jewish works-righteousness and any form of salvation by human effort. True rest comes from trusting Christ's completed work rather than our own achievements.
Questions for Reflection
- What works are you still trying to do to earn or maintain God's favor?
- How can you more fully rest in Christ's finished work today?
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Analysis & Commentary
Entering God's rest involves ceasing from one's own works just as God rested from His. This pictures the cessation from works-righteousness and self-effort for salvation. Christ completed the work of redemption; we rest in His finished work. The parallel between God's creative rest and the believer's redemptive rest is profound—both celebrate completed work.