Hebrews 11:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 11:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 11:20 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 11:20 — KJV
“By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.”
— Hebrews 11:20 (KJV)
Hebrews 11:20 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 11:20
“And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:20: isaac, jacob, esau
“When Esau saw that Isaac had blessed Jacob, and sent him away to Padanaram, to take him a wife from thence; and that as he blessed him he gave him a charge, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan;”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:20: isaac, blessed, jacob
“And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:20: isaac, jacob, esau
“And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob. he...: Heb. venison was in his mouth”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:20: isaac, jacob, esau
“And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:20: isaac, jacob, esau
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