3:11

“They will not enter into my rest”: Moses noted that Jehovah told the rebellious Israelites: “None of you will enter into the land that I swore to have you reside in.” (Nu 14:30) The psalmist was inspired to add Jehovah’s words quoted here: “They will not enter into my rest.” (Ps 95:11) That generation of rebels was barred from entering into Canaan, so they missed out on an opportunity to work along with Jehovah God in fulfilling his purpose. For the nation of Israel, his purpose was to establish them in the Promised Land, where they could dwell in peace. (1Ki 8:56; 1Ch 22:9) When they rebelled, they missed out on entering into God’s rest. Still, Paul goes on to show how Christians can enter into God’s rest.​—See study notes on Heb 4:1, 3.