Verse Lens · Concise explanation
Hebrews 10:23 Explained in Context
Use this verse as a doorway into the larger passage—not as an isolated saying.
Verse 23. 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
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Quick Meaning
This verse commands unwavering hold of hope's confession because the promiser is faithful.
Read It With
- Hebrews 10:19–25
Read Hebrews 10:23 with 10:19–25. This verse commands unwavering hold of hope's confession because the promiser is faithful. The complete unit establishes this movement: Because Jesus opens a new living way into God's presence and serves as high priest over God's house, the community should draw near sincerely, hold confession because God is faithful, and pay close attention to one another so love, good works, gathering, and encouragement grow as the day approaches.
Why This Verse Appears Here
The central priestly exposition aims at shared access and mutual perseverance, not private doctrinal mastery. Within that movement, this verse commands unwavering hold of hope's confession because the promiser is faithful.
Phrase-by-Phrase Explanation
“he is faithful that promised”
In plain language: The reason directs confidence away from self-reliance to God's character.
commands unwavering hold of hope's confession because the promiser is faithful. Perseverance is grounded in God's faithfulness rather than human emotional steadiness.
Why it matters: The wording identifies this verse's distinct contribution to the complete unit.
How certain? strongWhat Remains True
Perseverance is grounded in God's faithfulness rather than human emotional steadiness.
How It Can Shape Life
- Hold hope honestly and support people through fluctuation.
Continue in Context
The full thought-unit study remains the final contextual authority for this Verse Lens.
Read Hebrews 10:19–25 — Draw Near, Hold Fast, and Stir One Another toward LoveSources used for this Verse Lens
How certain is this explanation? strong
These are the sources used directly for this lens. Language, grammar, disagreements, and the complete source shelf remain attached to the full thought-unit research record.
Biblical text
King James (Authorized) Version — eng-kjv2006
eBible.org and CrossWire Bible Society
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Supports: Exact reader-facing Scripture wording, paragraph markers, supplied-word markup, and complete verse coverage.
Exact location: Hebrews 10:19–25, pinned eng-kjv2006 USFM corpus
Open source ↗Greek textual evidence
The Greek New Testament: SBL Edition
Michael W. Holmes, editor; Society of Biblical Literature and Logos
Society of Biblical Literature and Logos Bible Software, 2010
Supports: Greek wording, clause relationships, discourse features, quotations, and original-language discussion.
Exact location: SBLGNT official text file Heb.txt, 10:19–25
Open the Hebrews Greek text file ↗Translation and textual notes
NET Bible - Hebrews with translators' and textual notes
Biblical Studies Press
Biblical Studies Press, 2005-2026 online edition
Supports: Verse-level Greek, syntax, KJV-era wording, textual variants, and interpretive alternatives.
Exact location: NET Bible Hebrews chapter print views, 10:19–25, including attached translator, study, and textual notes
Open NET Hebrews 10 notes