and the blast of a trumpet and a voice uttering words ¹  such that those who heard begged to hear no more. ² 

So God ¹  again ordains a certain day, “Today,” speaking through David ²  after so long a time, as in the words quoted before, ³  “O, that today you would listen as he speaks! ⁴  Do not harden your hearts.”

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, ¹  bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.

Now this phrase “once more” indicates the removal of what is shaken, that is, of created things, so that what is unshaken may remain.

how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first communicated through the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard him,

and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that God has commanded you to keep.” ¹ 

At times you were publicly exposed to abuse and afflictions, and at other times you came to share with others who were treated in that way.

Greetings to all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.

For he has spoken somewhere about the seventh day in this way: “And God rested on the seventh day from all his works,” ¹ 

And have you forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons? “My son, do not scorn ¹  the Lord’s discipline or give up when he corrects ²  you.