2 Corinthians 3:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 3:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 3:7 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 3:7 — KJV
“But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away:”
— 2 Corinthians 3:7 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 3:7 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 3:7
“And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:7: children, israel, could
“And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:7: children, israel, behold
“As Moses the servant of the LORD commanded the children of Israel, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses, an altar of whole stones, over which no man hath lift up any iron: and they offered thereon burnt offerings unto the LORD, and sacrificed peace offerings.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:7: written, stones, children
“And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:7: children, israel, behold
“And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:7: children, israel, behold
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