Psalms 95:11
Psalms 95:11 in Multiple Translations
So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.”
Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest.
Wherefore I sware in my wrath, That they should not enter into my rest.
And I made an oath in my wrath, that they might not come into my place of rest.
So in my frustration I vowed, ‘They will certainly not enter my rest.’”
Wherefore I sware in my wrath, saying, Surely they shall not enter into my rest.
Where I sware in Mine anger, 'If they come in unto My rest — !'
Therefore I swore in my wrath, “They won’t enter into my rest.”
To whom I swore in my wrath, that they should not enter into my rest.
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad, let the sea be moved, and the fulness thereof:
So because I was very angry, I solemnly said/declared about them: ‘They will never enter the land of Canaan where I would have allowed them to rest!’”
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 95:11
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Psalms 95:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
אֲשֶׁר
נִשְׁבַּ֥עְתִּי
בְ/אַפִּ֑/י
אִם
יְ֝בֹא֗וּ/ן
אֶל
מְנוּחָתִֽ/י
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
נִשְׁבַּ֥עְתִּי
shâbaʻ
H7650
to swear
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
בְ/אַפִּ֑/י
ʼaph
H639
face
Prep | N-ms | Suff
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
יְ֝בֹא֗וּ/ן
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מְנוּחָתִֽ/י
mᵉnûwchâh
H4496
resting
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 95:11
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
נִשְׁבַּ֥עְתִּי
shâbaʻ
H7650
"to swear"
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to swear an oath, like making a promise or vow. In the Bible, it is used when someone is making a serious promise, often with God as a witness. The KJV translates it as adjure or take an oath.
Definition: 1) to swear, adjure 1a) (Qal) sworn (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to swear, take an oath 1b2) to swear (of Jehovah by Himself) 1b3) to curse 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to take an oath 1c2) to adjure
Usage: Occurs in 175 OT verses. KJV: adjure, charge (by an oath, with an oath), feed to the full (by mistake for H7646 (שָׂבַע)), take an oath, [idiom] straitly, (cause to, make to) swear. See also: Genesis 21:23; Judges 21:18; Psalms 15:4.
בְ/אַפִּ֑/י
ʼaph
H639
"face"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word can mean face, but also anger or nose. It is used to describe someone's countenance or emotions, like anger or patience. In the Bible, it appears in various contexts, including descriptions of God's emotions.
Definition: : face 1) nostril, nose, face 2) anger
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: anger(-gry), [phrase] before, countenance, face, [phrase] forebearing, forehead, [phrase] (long-) suffering, nose, nostril, snout, [idiom] worthy, wrath. See also: Genesis 2:7; Nehemiah 8:6; Psalms 2:5.
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
יְ֝בֹא֗וּ/ן
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מְנוּחָתִֽ/י
mᵉnûwchâh
H4496
"resting"
N-cs | Suff
This word means a resting place or a state of quietness, like a peaceful home, as described in the Bible. It can also refer to marriage as a source of comfort and rest. Rest is the main idea.
Definition: 1) resting place, rest 1a) resting place 1b) rest, quietness Also means: nu.ach (נוּחַ "rest" H5118)
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: comfortable, ease, quiet, rest(-ing place), still. See also: Genesis 49:15; Psalms 116:7; Psalms 23:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 95:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 95:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 95:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 95:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 95:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 95:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 95:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 95:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 95:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 95:11
- Sermons on Psalms 95:11
Context — Do Not Harden Your Hearts
9where your fathers tested and tried Me, though they had seen My work.
10For forty years I was angry with that generation, and I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known My ways.”
11So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.”
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hebrews 4:3 | Now we who have believed enter that rest. As for the others, it is just as God has said: “So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” And yet His works have been finished since the foundation of the world. |
| 2 | Hebrews 3:11 | So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” |
| 3 | Hebrews 4:5 | And again, as He says in the passage above: “They shall never enter My rest.” |
| 4 | Numbers 14:23 | not one will ever see the land that I swore to give their fathers. None of those who have treated Me with contempt will see it. |
| 5 | Hebrews 3:18 | And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? |
| 6 | Jeremiah 6:16 | This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ |
| 7 | Matthew 11:28–29 | Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 1:34–35 | When the LORD heard your words, He grew angry and swore an oath, saying, “Not one of the men of this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give your fathers, |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 12:9 | For you have not yet come to the resting place and the inheritance that the LORD your God is giving you. |
| 10 | Numbers 14:28–30 | So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. Your bodies will fall in this wilderness—all who were numbered in the census, everyone twenty years of age or older—because you have grumbled against Me. Surely none of you will enter the land in which I swore to settle you, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. |
Psalms 95:11 Summary
[Psalms 95:11 is a reminder that God takes our disobedience seriously, and that there are consequences for rejecting Him. When we refuse to trust and obey God, we miss out on the peace and joy that comes from being in a relationship with Him (Romans 6:23). By putting our faith in Jesus Christ, we can enter God's rest and experience His love and presence in our lives (John 3:16). This verse encourages us to examine our hearts and make sure we are trusting in God's goodness and faithfulness.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'enter My rest' in Psalms 95:11?
To enter God's rest means to experience His peace, joy, and presence, as seen in Hebrews 4:9-11, where it talks about entering God's rest through faith in Jesus Christ. This rest is not just a physical rest, but a spiritual one, where we find comfort and solace in God's presence.
Why did God swear an oath in His anger?
God's oath in His anger signifies the seriousness of His judgment, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:34-35, where God swore that the rebellious generation would not enter the Promised Land. This oath emphasizes the gravity of the consequences for disobedience.
Is God's rest only for the Israelites, or is it for everyone?
God's rest is available to all people, regardless of their background or nationality, as seen in Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus invites all who are weary to come to Him and find rest. This rest is a universal offer, available to anyone who puts their faith in Jesus Christ.
How can we apply Psalms 95:11 to our lives today?
We can apply this verse by recognizing the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God, as seen in 2 Thessalonians 1:8, where it talks about the consequences of disobeying the Gospel. By trusting in Jesus Christ and following His commands, we can enter God's rest and experience His peace and joy.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'miss the mark' and fail to enter God's rest in my own life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's goodness and faithfulness, even when I face challenges and difficulties?
- What does it mean for me to 'enter God's rest' in my daily life, and how can I experience His peace and presence in the midst of chaos?
- In what ways can I prioritize obedience and faithfulness to God, and what are the consequences of disobedience in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 95:11
Unto whom I sware in my wrath,.... Being angry with them, he sware for the confirmation of what he said; the form of the oath was, "as truly as I live"; he sware by himself, for he could swear by no
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 95:11
For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 95:11
Being full of just wrath against them, I passed an irreversible sentence, and confirmed it by an oath; of which we read Numbers 14. Into my rest; into the Promised Land, which is called the rest, . See also . And this history the psalmist propounds to the men of his age, not as a matter of mere speculation, but as an instruction for all after-ages, and particularly for those Israelites who should live in the times of the Messias, that they should take heed of falling after the same example of unbelief, as the apostle infers from this place, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 95:11
Psalms 95:11 Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest.Ver. 11. Unto whom I sware] When put past all patience, Patientia laesa fit furor. Should not enter, &c.] Thus God sweareth cum reticentia, to show how greatly he was incensed.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 95:11
(11) I sware.—Numbers 14:21-27. Rest.—This is, of course, the Promised Land, as the context unmistakably shows. The freedom taken with the passage by the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews, in order to make the psalm point us to a “future” rest, was such as Jewish doctors ordinarily used, and of which other instances occur in the New Testament—notably St. Paul’s argument in Galatians 3:16.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 95:11
11. Unto whom &c.] Or, Wherefore I sware. See Numbers 14:21 ff. my rest] The Promised Land. Cp. Deuteronomy 12:9. Psalms 95:7 c–11 are quoted in Hebrews 3:7-11, and applied in detail as a warning to Christians who were in danger of unbelief, lest they too should fail to reach the rest promised to them. The quotation follows the LXX with some slight variations. In Hebrews 4:7, Psalms 95:7 c, Psalms 95:8 a are introduced by the words “saying in David,” i.e. ‘in the person of David,’ not ‘in the book of David.’ The author may have followed the LXX title, or, according to the common mode of speaking, regarded David as the author of the whole Psalter.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 95:11
Unto whom I sware in my wrath - See the notes at Hebrews 3:11. That they should not enter into my rest - Margin, as in Hebrew, “If they enter into my rest.” The “rest” here referred to was the land of Canaan.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 95:11
11. I sware in my wrath—A most solemn transaction. The form of the oath is given Numbers 14:21; Numbers 14:28-34.
Sermons on Psalms 95:11
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New Beginnings - Crossing Jordan I by George Warnock | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not looking back and instead focusing on moving forward in faith. He highlights the faithfulness of Moses and how his obedi |
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Answers for Our Days by Manley Beasley | The video is an introduction to a sermon series called "Living Faith" by Brother Manley. He emphasizes the importance of fixing our eyes on Jesus and being settled in His faithfuln |
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The Prodigal (Birmingham Conference) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares a heart-to-heart talk about the story of the Prodigal Son from the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of knowing and walking in the love of God |
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Challenges in Hebrews 11 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of rest and entering into God's rest. He emphasizes the importance of living a spiritually tall life and not coming short of the p |
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Types in Hebrews 11 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and significance of the gospel. He describes it as a dynamic and revolutionary message that should captivate the attention of its |
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The Purpose of the Covenant by Bill Stafford | In this sermon, the preacher explores the concept of the blood covenant and its significance in the relationship between God and man. The sermon begins by emphasizing that God's co |
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Hebrews 4:1-11 by Don McClure | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of finding rest in God amidst the burdens and struggles of life. He highlights that God desires to give us a spiritual rest th |