Hebrews 11:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 11:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 11:5 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for befor..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 11:5 — KJV
“By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.”
— Hebrews 11:5 (KJV)
Hebrews 11:5 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 11:5
“And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me. to me: Heb. before me”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:5: found, because, god
“And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:5: see, found, god
“And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. worthy...: Heb. a man of death”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:5: death, because, god
“That whosoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:5: should, see, death
“And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:5: should, see, god
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