Bits of Torah Truths – Torah Concept in the NT: Let us Hold Fast to our Confession – Episode 619
Hebrews 10:23
נַחֲזִיקָה נָא בַּתִּקְוָה שֶׁאָנוּ מַצְהִירִים עָלֶיהָ וְאַל נִמּוֹט, שֶׁכֵּן נֶאֱמָן הַמַּבְטִיחַ.
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Hebrews 10:23
10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; (NASB)
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The exhortation in Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold fast the confession of our faith without wavering; for he is faithful that promised” echoes several foundational themes in the Torah, especially around covenant fidelity, steadfastness, and public declaration of allegiance to God. – “Hold Fast to Our confession” – Deuteronomy 10:20 “You shall fear the Lord your God; you shall serve Him and cling to Him, and you shall swear by His name.” The Hebrew word dabaq (“cling to”) conveys deep attachment and loyalty which is akin to “holding fast.” This verse links devotion, service, and public confession (swearing by His name) much like Hebrews 10:23. Deuteronomy 30:19–20 “…choose life, that you and your descendants may live, by loving the Lord your God, obeying His voice, and holding fast to Him.” The call to “hold fast” to God is framed as a life-or-death covenant choice. It’s not just belief; it’s a confession lived out in obedience and love. Exodus 19:5–6 “Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My treasured possession…” This is the moment of Israel’s national confession of faith. They are invited to “hold fast” to the covenant, which defines their identity, just as Hebrews calls believers to hold fast to their confession. Numbers 14:6–9 Joshua and Caleb urge Israel not to rebel, saying: “If the Lord delights in us, then He will bring us into this land… Only do not rebel… and the Lord is with us.” Their bold confession of trust in God, despite opposition, mirrors the “without wavering” aspect of Hebrews 10:23. It’s a public stand rooted in covenant faithfulness. These Torah passages show that “holding fast” is not just a NT idea, it’s deeply rooted in the covenantal language of Moses. It’s about loyalty, public allegiance, and trust in the faithfulness of God. This is how the author of Hebrews taught Torah, the Torah has not passed away!
