Hebrews 3:7

Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,

Cross-reference

Hebrews 3:15 repeats the same Psalm quotation, reinforcing the warning against hardening hearts.

Hebrews 3:13 applies the 'today' from the Psalm quotation, urging daily exhortation to avoid hardened hearts.

Hebrews 9:8 Parallel

Hebrews 9:8 uses the same formula 'the Holy Spirit was showing' to interpret OT ritual — consistent with 3:7's claim that the Spirit speaks Scripture.

Hebrews 4:7 Citation

Hebrews 4:7 re-cites the Psalm and interprets 'Today' as God offering a new opportunity to respond.

In Hebrews 10:15, the Holy Spirit again bears witness through Jeremiah — paralleling the same claim of divine authorship for the quotation here.

In Revelation 3:20, Jesus stands at the door and knocks, inviting those who hear his voice — echoing the urgent call to respond in Hebrews.

Psalm 81:11 Parallel

In Psalm 81:11, God laments that His people would not listen—this illustrates the hardening heart warned against in Hebrews.

Psalm 95:7-11 is the source quoted here — the original warning against hardening hearts in the wilderness.

2 Corinthians 6:2 Related theme

In 2 Corinthians 6:2, Paul quotes Isaiah to say 'now is the day of salvation'—reinforcing the urgent 'today' of hearing God's voice.

In Matthew 17:5, the Father commands 'listen to him'—identifying Jesus as the voice we must hear today.

Acts 28:25 Parallel

Acts 28:25 uses the identical phrase 'the Holy Spirit said through Isaiah' — directly parallel to Hebrews' introduction of the Psalm.

Acts 1:16 Parallel

Acts 1:16 similarly says the Holy Spirit spoke through David — the same pattern of identifying the Holy Spirit as the speaker of Scripture.

John 5:25 Parallel

In John 5:25, Jesus says the dead will hear the Son's voice and live—echoes the urgent 'today' and hearing for life.

John 10:27 Parallel

In John 10:27, Jesus describes his sheep hearing his voice — the same call to listen that the Hebrews warning emphasizes.

In Deuteronomy 18:19, God warns that not listening to His prophet brings accountability — parallels the 'if you hear his voice' call in Hebrews.

Acts 13:18 Historical context

Acts 13:18 mentions God bearing with Israel in the wilderness — the very rebellion that Hebrews warns against repeating.

Luke 19:42 Parallel

Luke 19:42 laments Jerusalem not knowing 'this day' of peace — the same 'today' of opportunity that Hebrews urges to heed.

In Psalm 106:25, Israel murmurs and disobeys God's voice — the exact rebellion the Hebrews warning cites from Psalm 95.

In 2 Kings 17:14, Israel refuses to listen and is stubborn — the same hardening of heart that the Hebrews warning cautions against.

Exodus 7:13 Parallel

In Exodus 7:13, Pharaoh's heart hardens and he refuses to listen — the same pattern of disobedience warned against in Hebrews.

Mark 12:36 Parallel

Mark 12:36 similarly records David speaking by the Holy Spirit, aligning with Hebrews 3:7's presupposition that the Spirit inspired the quoted text.

Acts 24:25 Contrast

In Acts 24:25, Felix trembles at Paul's message yet delays — a response that contrasts the urgent call to hear and obey today.

In Matthew 22:43, Jesus says David spoke by the Holy Spirit — the same conviction behind Hebrews 3:7's attribution of the Psalm to the Spirit.

Psalm 81:13 Contrast

In Psalm 81:13, God wishes His people would listen—showing the positive outcome of heeding the voice, contrasting with the warning.

2 Samuel 23:2 affirms the Spirit spoke through David, reinforcing the claim in Hebrews 3:7 that the Holy Spirit is the author of the Psalm quotation.

2 Peter 1:21 explains that prophecy came from the Holy Spirit — this supports Hebrews' claim that the Holy Spirit speaks in Scripture.

John 10:3 Parallel

In John 10:3, the sheep hear the shepherd's voice—illustrates the responsive hearing that Hebrews urges.

Isaiah 55:6 Related theme

Isaiah 55:6 calls to seek God while He is near — the same theme of responding to God's call without delay.

Isaiah 55:3 Related theme

In Isaiah 55:3, God calls to incline your ear and live—directly parallels the call to hear His voice today.

James 4:13–15 Related theme

In James 4:13-15, boasting about tomorrow is rebuked—similar warning that the present moment (today) is the time to submit to God.