Hebrews 10:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 10:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 10:4 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 10:4 — KJV
“For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.”
— Hebrews 10:4 (KJV)
Hebrews 10:4 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 10:4
“And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 10:4: should, take, away
“How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house upon his bed? shall I not therefore now require his blood of your hand, and take you away from the earth?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 10:4: blood, take, away
“And the king said unto him, Do as he hath said, and fall upon him, and bury him; that thou mayest take away the innocent blood, which Joab shed, from me, and from the house of my father.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 10:4: blood, take, away
“Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men: Gather...: or, Take not away bloody...: Heb. men of blood”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 10:4: blood, take, away
“Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 10:4: blood, bulls, goats
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