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Hebrews 3:18

Eastern Fathers

Theophylact of Ohrid

Above he said: "was it not against those who sinned," but now: "the disobedient." He seems to be alluding to such believers from among the Hebrews, because many of them fell into other transgressions as well, besides faintheartedness and unbelief in the future.

Commentary on Hebrews ↗

Oecumenius

"To whom did he swear?" This is to be read as a question. Against whom, He says, did He have a hostile spirit?

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Western Saints

Thomas Aquinas

194. – And he says of that land, and to whom did he swear, i.e., firmly decree, that they should never enter into his rest, but to them that were incredulous.

Commentary on Hebrews ↗