Hebrews 10:38 meaning and explanation

But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”

Hebrews 10:38, Berean Standard Bible

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The writer is quoting Scripture, likely the Greek text of Habakkuk 2:3-4, near the end of a long argument that Christ's one sacrifice has replaced the repeated animal offerings. He addresses a congregation worn down by suffering and tempted to drift back to the old covenant.

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