Hebrews 1:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 1:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 1:3 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 1:3 — KJV
“Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;”
— Hebrews 1:3 (KJV)
Hebrews 1:3 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 1:3
“Bathsheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:3: himself, sat, down
“Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:3: things, right, hand
“But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:3: sins, sat, down
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:3: word, himself, down
“Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:3: word, sat, down
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