Hebrews 11:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 11:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 11:38 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 11:38 — KJV
“(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.”
— Hebrews 11:38 (KJV)
Hebrews 11:38 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 11:38
“And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds. prevailed: Heb. was strong”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:38: mountains, dens, caves
“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:38: world, mountains, earth
“All ye inhabitants of the world, and dwellers on the earth, see ye, when he lifteth up an ensign on the mountains; and when he bloweth a trumpet, hear ye.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:38: world, mountains, earth
“My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every high hill: yea, my flock was scattered upon all the face of the earth, and none did search or seek after them.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:38: wandered, mountains, earth
“The mountains quake at him, and the hills melt, and the earth is burned at his presence, yea, the world, and all that dwell therein.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:38: world, mountains, earth
Pray Hebrews 11:38
Generate a Prayer from Hebrews 11:38
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse