Heb 4:3 | RWP | e4.org | Do enter ( εισερχομεθα ). Emphatic futuristic present middle indicative of εισερχομα . We are sure to enter in, we who believe. He hath said ( ειρηκεν ). Perfect active indicative for the permanent value of God's word as in ; ; , ; ; . God has spoken. That is enough for us. So he quotes again what he has in verse from . Although the works were finished ( καιτο των εργων γενηθεντων ). Genitive absolute with concessive use of the participle. Old particle, in N.T. only here and (with verb). From the foundation of the world ( απο καταβολης κοσμου ). Καταβολη , late word from καταβαλλω , usually laying the foundation of a house in the literal sense. In the N.T. usually with απο ( ) or προ ( ) about the foundation of the world.

‏ Hebrews 4:3

Do enter ( εισερχομεθα ). Emphatic futuristic present middle indicative of εισερχομα. We are sure to enter in, we who believe.

He hath said ( ειρηκεν ). Perfect active indicative for the permanent value of God's word as in 1:13; 4:4; 10:9, 13; 13:5; Ac 13:34. God has spoken. That is enough for us. So he quotes again what he has in verse 11 from Ps 95.

Although the works were finished ( καιτο των εργων γενηθεντων ). Genitive absolute with concessive use of the participle. Old particle, in N.T. only here and Ac 14:17 (with verb).

From the foundation of the world ( απο καταβολης κοσμου ). Καταβολη, late word from καταβαλλω, usually laying the foundation of a house in the literal sense. In the N.T. usually with απο (Mt 25:44) or προ (Joh 17:24) about the foundation of the world.