Hebrews 10:26-31

Hebrews 10:26-31

[26] For  sin  wilfully  after  that we have received  the knowledge  of the truth,  there remaineth  no more  sacrifice  for  sins,  [27] But  a certain  fearful  looking for  of judgment  and  fiery  indignation,  which shall  devour  the adversaries.  [28] He  that despised  Moses'  law  died  without  mercy  under  two  or  three  witnesses:  [29] Of how much  sorer  punishment,  suppose ye,  shall he be thought worthy,  who  hath trodden under foot  the Son  of God,  and  hath counted  the blood  of the covenant,  wherewith  he was sanctified,  an unholy thing,  and  hath done despite  unto the Spirit  of grace?  [30] For  we know  him that hath said,  Vengeance  will recompense,  the Lord.  And  again,  The Lord  shall judge  his  people.  [31] It is a fearful thing  to fall  into  the hands  of the living  God. 

What does Hebrews 10:26-31 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The writer turned from positive admonition to negative warning to highlight the seriousness of departing from the Lord.
"Between the imperatives of Hebrews 10:22-25; Hebrews 10:32; Hebrews 10:35, the author describes, more fully than in Hebrews 2:2 f.; Hebrews 6:4-6, the nature and consequences of apostasy, previously described as "falling away from the living God" ( Hebrews 3:12)." [1]