Hebrews 10:30 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →We know the One who said vengeance is His, and that the Lord will judge His people.
What Does Hebrews 10:30 Mean?
The writer supports his warning with the words of Scripture. He cites the Lord's own declaration that vengeance belongs to Him and that He will repay, then adds that the Lord shall judge His people.
The point is not abstract; it rests on knowing the One who spoke these words. Because judgment belongs to the living God, it is sure and right, neither hasty nor unjust. That the Lord judges His people is both warning and comfort: He holds His own to account, yet as a faithful God who does all things well. To know Him is to take His warnings seriously and to leave all final reckoning safely in His hands.
Hebrews 10:30 in the Original Language
ekdikesis (ἐκδίκησις), 'vengeance' -- the just rendering of what is due, vindication and recompense by rightful authority.
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What does Hebrews 10:30 mean?
We know the One who said vengeance is His, and that the Lord will judge His people.