Hebrews 11:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 11:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 11:40 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. provided: or, foreseen" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 11:40 — KJV
“God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. provided: or, foreseen”
— Hebrews 11:40 (KJV)
Hebrews 11:40 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 11:40
“For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. the bringing...: or, it was the bringing in”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:40: god, better, thing
“When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:40: god, some, thing
“There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God. should make...: or, delight his senses”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:40: god, better, thing
“In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. set: Heb. made”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:40: god, thing, should
“And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:40: god, thing, should
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