promiseἐπαγγελία
epangelia · Greek Noun
A divine declaration of future blessing or participation in God's covenantal purposes; in this context, the offer of eternal salvation and communion with God.
restκατάπαυσις
katapausis · Greek Noun
A state of cessation from labor; in this context, it refers to the spiritual peace, deliverance, and eternal life found through Christ, foreshadowed by the Sabbath.
fearφοβέομαι
phobeomai · Greek Verb
A godly, reverent awe before God that results in alertness, vigilance, and caution against disobedience or spiritual apathy.
good newsεὐαγγελίζω
euangelizo · Greek Noun
The proclamation of the gospel, the good news of salvation, which requires a response of faith to be effective in the life of the hearer.
messageἀκοή
akoē · Greek Noun
The intellectual or oral reception of a message; in this context, it refers to the proclamation of God's word which must be combined with faith to profit the soul.
faithπίστις
pistis · Greek Noun
The active, trusting reliance upon God and His promises; it is the essential condition for internalizing the message and participating in the life of God.
sworeὀμνύω
omnyō · Greek Verb
A solemn, binding oath uttered by God, signifying the absolute certainty and irrevocable nature of His judgment or promise.
wrathὀργή
orgē · Greek Noun
The intense, righteous reaction of God's holiness against sin and rebellion, resulting in judicial sentence or discipline.
worksἔργον
ergon · Greek Noun
The divine acts of creation, providence, and redemption performed by God; they display His power and sovereign wisdom.
foundationκαταβολή
katabolē · Greek Noun
The beginning of time and the material universe, marking the initiation of God's creative activity.
restκατάπαυσις
katapausis · Greek Noun
The state of being at peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ, distinct from mere cessation of physical activity. It represents the eternal spiritual inheritance promised to God's people.
disobedienceἀπείθεια
apeitheia · Greek Noun
The state of willful refusal to believe, obey, or submit to God’s revealed truth. It is the antithesis of faith and the primary cause of spiritual exclusion from God's presence.
heartsκαρδία
kardia · Greek Noun
A figurative description of the inner core of a person’s being, where the intellect, will, and emotions reside. To harden it is to become unresponsive or rebellious toward God's voice and truth.
good newsεὐαγγελίζω
euangelizō · Greek Verb
The gospel, or the glad tidings of salvation through Jesus Christ. In this context, it refers to the promise of entering God’s rest, which was historically presented to Israel and remains valid for believers today.
Sabbath restσαββατισμός
sabbatismos · Greek Noun
Refers to the unique, eternal, and spiritual rest belonging to those who have been redeemed by God. It signifies the enjoyment of the finished work of Christ and the anticipation of eternal life.
worksἔργον
ergon · Greek Noun
Human deeds or efforts undertaken to gain favor or salvation before God. The text emphasizes that genuine rest involves ceasing from these "works" because Christ has already provided the perfect work of redemption.
restκατάπαυσις
katapausis · Greek Noun
A state of cessation from work and labor; in a theological sense, the spiritual salvation and peace found through faith in Christ's finished work.
disobedienceἀπείθεια
apeitheia · Greek Noun
A refusal to believe, obey, or submit to God's revealed will; it characterizes those who reject God's authority.