Hebrews 11:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 11:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 11:8 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 11:8 — KJV
“By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.”
— Hebrews 11:8 (KJV)
Hebrews 11:8 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 11:8
“Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth. Selahammahlekoth: that is, The rock of divisions”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:8: called, place, after
“And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:8: into, place, should
“And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:8: called, into, after
“And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:8: called, into, place
“After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:8: into, place, after
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