Hebrews 10:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 10:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 10:38 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 10:38 — KJV
“Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.”
— Hebrews 10:38 (KJV)
Hebrews 10:38 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 10:38
“He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 10:38: now, just, any
“Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 10:38: just, live, faith
“Behold now, this city is near to flee unto, and it is a little one: Oh, let me escape thither, (is it not a little one?) and my soul shall live.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 10:38: now, live, soul
“And that their children, which have not known any thing, may hear, and learn to fear the LORD your God, as long as ye live in the land whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 10:38: now, live, any
“See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 10:38: now, live, any
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