Heb 4:8 | TNotes | STEP | 4:8 Joshua is the same name as Jesus (Greek Iēsous, Hebrew Yehoshua‘ ). It is normally translated Joshua in the Old Testament and Jesus in the New Testament (see also study note on Exod 17:9). The author is making a word play on Jesus’ and Joshua’s shared name. Joshua did lead God’s people into the Promised Land (Josh 3–4 ), but God had more in mind when he promised his people rest . God’s ultimate rest is provided by Jesus (Heb 3:13-14 ; 4:3 , 9-11 , 14-16 ).

bJosh 3–4►

cHeb 3:13-14►

‏ Hebrews 4:8

4:8 ^a Joshua is the same name as Jesus (Greek Iēsous, Hebrew Yehoshua‘). It is normally translated Joshua in the Old Testament and Jesus in the New Testament (see also study note on Exod 17:9). The author is making a word play on Jesus’ and Joshua’s shared name. Joshua did lead God’s people into the Promised Land (Josh 3–4 ^b), but God had more in mind when he promised his people rest. God’s ultimate rest is provided by Jesus (Heb 3:13-14 ^c; 4:3 ^d, 9-11 ^e, 14-16 ^f).