16 Who were they who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt?

Other Translations of Hebrews 3:16

King James Version

16 For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses.

English Standard Version

16 For who were those who heard and yet rebelled? Was it not all those who left Egypt led by Moses?

The Message

16 For who were the people who turned a deaf ear? Weren't they the very ones Moses led out of Egypt?

New King James Version

16 For who, having heard, rebelled? Indeed, was it not all who came out of Egypt, led by Moses?

New Living Translation

16 And who was it who rebelled against God, even though they heard his voice? Wasn't it the people Moses led out of Egypt?

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 3:16

Commentary on Hebrews 3:14-19

(Read Hebrews 3:14-19)

The saints' privilege is, they are made partakers of Christ, that is, of the Spirit, the nature, graces, righteousness, and life of Christ; they are interested in all Christ is, in all he has done, or will do. The same spirit with which Christians set out in the ways of God, they should maintain unto the end. Perseverance in faith is the best evidence of the sincerity of our faith. Hearing the word often is a means of salvation, yet, if not hearkened to, it will expose more to the Divine wrath. The happiness of being partakers of Christ and his complete salvation, and the fear of God's wrath and eternal misery, should stir us up to persevere in the life of obedient faith. Let us beware of trusting to outward privileges or professions, and pray to be numbered with the true believers who enter heaven, when all others fail because of unbelief. As our obedience follows according to the power of our faith, so our sins and want of care are according to the prevailing of unbelief in us.