Hebrews 11:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 11:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 11:31 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. that...:..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 11:31 — KJV
“By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. that...: or, that were disobedient”
— Hebrews 11:31 (KJV)
Hebrews 11:31 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 11:31
“Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:31: harlot, rahab, received
“And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. sent: or, had sent lodged: Heb. lay”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:31: harlot, rahab
“And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent. accursed: or, devoted”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:31: harlot, rahab
“And the young men that were spies went in, and brought out Rahab, and her father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had; and they brought out all her kindred, and left them without the camp of Israel. kindred: Heb. families”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:31: rahab, spies
“And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father's household, and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:31: harlot, rahab
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