Hebrews 11:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 11:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 11:9 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 11:9 — KJV
“By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:”
— Hebrews 11:9 (KJV)
Hebrews 11:9 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 11:9
“And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:9: land, strange, heirs
“Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. received: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:9: land, isaac, same
“And Rebekah said to Isaac, I am weary of my life because of the daughters of Heth: if Jacob take a wife of the daughters of Heth, such as these which are of the daughters of the land, what good shall my life do me?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:9: land, isaac, jacob
“And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom. country: Heb. field”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:9: land, country, jacob
“And Jacob said, O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, the LORD which saidst unto me, Return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will deal well with thee:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:9: country, isaac, jacob
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