Hebrews 12:29

“For our God is a consuming fire.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

For our God [is] a consuming fire.
- King James Version

for our God is a consuming fire.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

for our God is a consuming fire.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For our God is an all-burning fire.
- Basic English Bible

For also our God [is] a consuming fire.
- Darby Bible

For our God is a consuming fire.
- Webster's Bible

For our God is also a consuming fire.
- Weymouth Bible

for our God is a consuming fire.
- World English Bible

For oure God is fier that wastith.
- Wycliffe Bible

for also our God [is] a consuming fire.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 12:29


12:29 For our God is a consuming fire - in the strictness of his justice, and purity of his holiness.


People's Bible Notes for Hebrews 12:29


Heb 12:29 For our God [is] a consuming fire. Because, while God is very merciful and loving, he will not overlook willful disobedience, but will destroy those who despise his commandments.

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