Hebrews 11:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 11:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 11:4 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 11:4 — KJV
“By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. yet...: or, is yet spoken of”
— Hebrews 11:4 (KJV)
Hebrews 11:4 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 11:4
“Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:4: more, excellent, than
“By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. moved...: or, being wary”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:4: faith, god, righteous
“And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they returned, and corrupted themselves more than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way. corrupted...: or, were corrupt ceased...: Heb. let nothing fall of their”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:4: god, more, than
“And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour. of the...: or, of the handmaids of my servants”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:4: more, than, yet
“Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:4: god, more, than
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