Hebrews 11:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 11:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 11:13 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 11:13 — KJV
“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. in faith: Gr. according to faith”
— Hebrews 11:13 (KJV)
Hebrews 11:13 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 11:13
“By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:13: faith, received, promises
“And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:13: these, faith, having
“Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a wen, or scurvy, or scabbed, ye shall not offer these unto the LORD, nor make an offering by fire of them upon the altar unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:13: these, having, off
“Gather unto me all the elders of your tribes, and your officers, that I may speak these words in their ears, and call heaven and earth to record against them.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:13: these, off, earth
“And Adonibezek said, Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered their meat under my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died. their thumbs...: Heb. the thumbs of their hands and of their feet gathered: or, gleaned”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:13: died, having, off
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