New International VersionThen I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll— I have come to do your will, my God.’”
New Living TranslationThen I said, ‘Look, I have come to do your will, O God— as is written about me in the Scriptures.’”
English Standard VersionThen I said, ‘Behold, I have come to do your will, O God, as it is written of me in the scroll of the book.’”
Berean Standard BibleThen I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’”
Berean Literal BibleThen I said, 'Behold, I have come-- in the scroll of the book it is written of Me-- to do Your will, O God.'"
King James BibleThen said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
New King James VersionThen I said, ‘Behold, I have come— In the volume of the book it is written of Me— To do Your will, O God.’ ”
New American Standard Bible“THEN I SAID, ‘BEHOLD, I HAVE COME (IT IS WRITTEN OF ME IN THE SCROLL OF THE BOOK) TO DO YOUR WILL, O GOD.’”
NASB 1995“THEN I SAID, ‘BEHOLD, I HAVE COME (IN THE SCROLL OF THE BOOK IT IS WRITTEN OF ME) TO DO YOUR WILL, O GOD.’”
NASB 1977“THEN I SAID, ‘BEHOLD, I HAVE COME (IN THE ROLL OF THE BOOK IT IS WRITTEN OF ME) TO DO THY WILL, O GOD.’”
Legacy Standard BibleTHEN I SAID, ‘BEHOLD, I HAVE COME, IN THE SCROLL OF THE BOOK IT IS WRITTEN OF ME, TO DO YOUR WILL, O GOD.’”
Amplified Bible“THEN I SAID, ‘BEHOLD, I HAVE COME TO DO YOUR WILL, O GOD— [TO FULFILL] WHAT IS WRITTEN OF ME IN THE SCROLL OF THE BOOK.’”
Christian Standard BibleThen I said, “See — it is written about me in the scroll — I have come to do your will, God.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleThen I said, “See— it is written about Me in the volume of the scroll— I have come to do Your will, God!”
American Standard VersionThen said I, Lo, I am come (In the roll of the book it is written of me) To do thy will, O God.
Contemporary English VersionThen Christ said, "And so, my God, I have come to do what you want, as the Scriptures say."
English Revised VersionThen said I, Lo, I am come (In the roll of the book it is written of me) To do thy will, O God.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThen I said, 'I have come! (It is written about me in the scroll of the book.) I have come to do what you want, my God.'"
Good News TranslationThen I said, 'Here I am, to do your will, O God, just as it is written of me in the book of the Law.'"
International Standard VersionThen I said, 'See, I have come to do your will, O God' In the volume of the scroll this is written about me."
NET Bible"Then I said, 'Here I am: I have come--it is written of me in the scroll of the book--to do your will, O God.'"
New Heart English BibleThen I said, 'Look, I have come. It is written about me in the scroll of a book; to do your will, O God.'"
Webster's Bible TranslationThen said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written concerning me,) to do thy will, O God.
Weymouth New TestamentThen I said, 'I have come--in the roll of the book it is written concerning Me--to do Thy will, O God.'" Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’”
World English BibleThen I said, ‘Behold, I have come (in the scroll of the book it is written of me) to do your will, O God.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen I said, Behold, I come (in a volume of the scroll it has been written concerning Me), to do, O God, Your will”;
Berean Literal BibleThen I said, 'Behold, I have come-- in the scroll of the book it is written of Me-- to do Your will, O God.'"
Young's Literal Translation then I said, Lo, I come, (in a volume of the book it hath been written concerning me,) to do, O God, Thy will;'
Smith's Literal TranslationThen said I, Behold, I am here (in the head of the book it was written of me,) O God, to do thy will. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen said I: Behold I come: in the head of the book it is written of me: that I should do thy will, O God.
Catholic Public Domain VersionThen I said, ‘Behold, I draw near.’ At the head of the book, it has been written of me that I should do your will, O God.”
New American BibleThen I said, ‘As is written of me in the scroll, Behold, I come to do your will, O God.’ ”
New Revised Standard VersionThen I said, ‘See, God, I have come to do your will, O God’ (in the scroll of the book it is written of me).” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen said I, Lo, I come, in the beginning of the books, it is written of me, I delight to do thy will, O God.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd I said, 'Behold, I come', because in the beginning of The Writings it is written of me, 'to do your will, oh God.'” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThen, said I, Behold, I come, (in the roll of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, God.
Godbey New Testamentthen I said, Lo, I come in the volume of the Book it has been written of me to do thy will, O God.
Haweis New Testamentthen I said, Here am I; (in the volume of the book it is written of me) I come to do thy will, O God.”
Mace New Testament
then said I, lo I come, as in the volume of the book it is written of me, to do thy will, O God."
Weymouth New Testament
Then I said, 'I have come--in the roll of the book it is written concerning Me--to do Thy will, O God.'"
Worrell New Testament
Then said I, 'Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it has been written concerning Me), to do Thy will, O God.'"
Worsley New Testament
then said I, Lo I come,as in the volume of the book it is written of me, to do thy will, O God."
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Christ's Perfect Sacrifice… 6In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight. 7ThenI said,‘Here I am,it is writtenaboutMeinthe scroll:I have cometo doYourwill,O God.’”8In the passage above He says, “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not desire, nor did You delight in them” (although they are offered according to the law).…
Cross References Psalm 40:7-8Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll: / I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”
John 4:34Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.
Matthew 26:39Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
Luke 22:42“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”
John 5:30I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.
John 6:38For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.
Philippians 2:8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.
Romans 5:19For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.
John 17:4I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.
Matthew 5:17Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.
Isaiah 53:10Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.
Psalm 40:6Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but my ears You have opened. Burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not require.
Psalm 143:10Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Isaiah 6:8Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!”
1 Samuel 15:22But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.
Treasury of Scripture Then said I, See, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do your will, O God. Lo. Hebrews 10:9,10 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second… Proverbs 8:31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delightswere with the sons of men. John 4:34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. in. Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. Jump to Previous BookLoPleasureRollScrollVolumeWrittenJump to Next BookLoPleasureRollScrollVolumeWrittenHebrews 10 1.The weakness of the law sacrifices.10.The sacrifice of Christ's body once offered,14.for ever has taken away sins.19.An exhortation to hold fast the faith with patience and thanksgiving.Then I said, ‘Here I am,This phrase reflects a readiness and willingness to respond to God's call. It echoes the sentiments of biblical figures like Isaiah ( Isaiah 6:8) and Samuel ( 1 Samuel 3:4), who also responded to God with readiness. It signifies a moment of divine appointment and mission, emphasizing the speaker's submission and availability to God's purpose. it is written about Me in the scroll:
The "scroll" refers to the Scriptures, particularly the Old Testament prophecies and writings that foreshadow the coming of the Messiah. This phrase highlights the fulfillment of prophecy, as Jesus is the central figure in the divine narrative. Passages such asPsalm 40:7-8 andIsaiah 53 are often seen as prophetic references to Christ's mission and sacrifice. The scroll signifies the divine plan that has been laid out through the ages, pointing to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises. I have come to do Your will,
This statement underscores the obedience of Christ to the Father. It reflects the essence of Jesus' earthly ministry, which was characterized by submission to God's will (John 6:38). This obedience is central to the redemptive work of Christ, as it contrasts with the disobedience of Adam and humanity. The phrase also connects to the concept of Jesus as the perfect servant, fulfilling the role that Israel and humanity could not. O God.’”
The address to "O God" signifies a personal and intimate relationship between Jesus and the Father. It emphasizes the divine nature of Christ and His unique role in the Godhead. This phrase also reflects the Trinitarian relationship, where Jesus, though fully God, submits to the Father's will, highlighting the unity and distinct roles within the Trinity. The invocation of God here underscores the sacredness and gravity of the mission Jesus is undertaking. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this verse, Jesus is portrayed as the obedient servant who fulfills God's will as prophesied in the Scriptures. 2. God the FatherThe one whose will is being fulfilled by Jesus. The relationship between Jesus and the Father is one of submission and obedience. 3. The ScrollRefers to the Scriptures, particularly the Old Testament prophecies that foretold the coming of the Messiah and His mission. 4. The Author of HebrewsTraditionally attributed to Paul, though the exact authorship is uncertain. The author writes to encourage Jewish Christians to remain faithful to Christ. 5. The Jewish ChristiansThe original audience of the letter, who were facing persecution and were tempted to revert to Judaism. Teaching Points The Fulfillment of ProphecyJesus' life and mission were foretold in the Scriptures, affirming the reliability and divine inspiration of the Bible. Obedience to God's WillJesus exemplifies perfect obedience to God, serving as a model for believers to seek and do God's will in their lives. The Centrality of Christ in ScriptureAll of Scripture points to Jesus, encouraging believers to read the Bible with a Christ-centered focus. The Role of SacrificeJesus' willingness to fulfill God's will through sacrifice calls believers to consider what sacrifices they might make in their own lives for the sake of the Gospel. Perseverance in FaithJust as the original audience was encouraged to remain faithful, believers today are called to persevere in their faith amidst challenges. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Hebrews 10:7?
2.How does Hebrews 10:7 emphasize Jesus' obedience to God's will?
3.What does "I have come to do Your will" teach about submission?
4.How can we align our lives with God's will like Jesus in Hebrews 10:7?
5.How does Psalm 40:7-8 connect with Hebrews 10:7's message?
6.In what ways can we seek God's will daily, inspired by Hebrews 10:7?
7.What does Hebrews 10:7 reveal about Jesus' mission and purpose on Earth?
8.How does Hebrews 10:7 connect to Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah?
9.In what way does Hebrews 10:7 emphasize the importance of obedience to God's will?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 10?
11.What evidence exists that Isaiah 9 uniquely prophesies Jesus, given that the text never names him explicitly?
12.Can the Son do anything by Himself?
13.What are the main Trinitarian heresies?
14.Psalm 40:7-8 - The psalmist speaks of fulfilling what is written in the scroll; how does this align--or conflict--with later New Testament interpretations that apply these verses to Jesus?What Does Hebrews 10:7 Mean Then I saidThe writer quotesPsalm 40:7-8, and the word “Then” signals a decisive moment in God’s unfolding plan. Up to this point Hebrews has shown how sacrifices and rituals pointed forward but never fully removed sin. • When the old system reached its limit (Hebrews 10:1-4), the Son speaks: “Then.” • This echoes the fullness of time language inGalatians 4:4, where God sends His Son at the precise moment He had ordained. •John 1:14 reminds us that the Word became flesh right on schedule, stepping into history with purpose.
Here I am“Here I am” (literally “Behold, I”) pictures willing availability. • Rather than being dragged into a task, the Messiah stands up, ready to act—much like Isaiah’s “Here am I; send me” (Isaiah 6:8), yet far greater in scope. • Jesus repeatedly underscores this readiness: “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me” (John 4:34). •Philippians 2:6-7 shows Him laying aside the privileges of glory in order to serve humanity.
it is written about Me in the scrollThe “scroll” points to the entire Old Testament. Jesus claims that the Scriptures have been testifying about Him all along. • After the resurrection He begins “with Moses and all the Prophets” to show “all the Scriptures concerning Himself” (Luke 24:27, 44). • Key messianic prophecies—Genesis 3:15,Deuteronomy 18:15,Psalm 22,Isaiah 53—find their fulfillment in His life, death, and resurrection. •Hebrews 10:5-10 emphasizes that even the sacrificial system was a shadow anticipating His once-for-all offering.
I have comeThis phrase highlights the incarnation’s intentionality. • “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1 Timothy 1:15). • He did not appear accidentally; He was “sent” (John 3:17), affirming divine initiative. •Matthew 5:17 records Him saying He came to fulfill the Law, not abolish it, showing continuity between promise and fulfillment.
to do Your will, O GodEverything culminates in obedience to the Father. • Jesus declares, “I have come down from heaven not to do My own will but the will of Him who sent Me” (John 6:38). • Gethsemane’s prayer, “Not what I will, but what You will” (Mark 14:36), illustrates the cost of that obedience. • Through this submission, “by that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all” (Hebrews 10:10). •Romans 5:19 notes that His obedience makes many righteous, reversing the disobedience of Adam.
summaryHebrews 10:7 unfolds the heart of the gospel in one sentence. At the perfect moment, the Son steps forward: present, predicted, incarnate, and wholly surrendered. All Scripture bears witness that He came deliberately and joyfully to accomplish the Father’s saving will. His obedience secures our redemption and invites us into the same posture—standing ready to say, “Here I am,” for whatever God desires. (7) Lo, I come.--Rather, Lo, I am come--I am here. The original meaning of the following words is not quite certain. The Hebrew admits of two renderings. (1) Then I said, Lo, I am come! in the roll of the Book it is prescribed unto me; (2) Then I said, Lo, I am come with the roll of the Book that is written concerning me. The "roll of the Book" is the roll containing the Divine Law. The next clause is quite distinct in construction: "I delight to do Thy will, O God; yea, Thy law is within my heart." The omission of the words "I delight," alters the connection of the words; but it will be seen that, though the Hebrew verses are condensed, their meaning is exactly preserved.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek ThenΤότε(Tote)Adverb
Strong's 5119:Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.I said,εἶπον(eipon)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.‘Here I am,Ἰδοὺ(Idou)Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2400:See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!it is writtenγέγραπται(gegraptai)Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1125:A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.aboutπερὶ(peri)Preposition
Strong's 4012:From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.Meἐμοῦ(emou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.inἘν(En)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.[the] scroll:βιβλίου(bibliou)Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 975:A papyrus roll. A diminutive of biblos; a roll.I have comeἥκω(hēkō)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2240:To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present.to doποιῆσαι(poiēsai)Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 4160:(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.Yourσου(sou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.will,θέλημά(thelēma)Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2307:An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.O God.’”Θεός(Theos)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.
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