Hebrews 12:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:12 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:12 — KJV
“Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;”
— Hebrews 12:12 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:12 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 12:12
“And it shall be, when they say unto thee, Wherefore sighest thou? that thou shalt answer, For the tidings; because it cometh: and every heart shall melt, and all hands shall be feeble, and every spirit shall faint, and all knees shall be weak as water: behold, it cometh, and shall be brought to pass, saith the Lord GOD. shall be weak...: Heb. shall go into water”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:12: wherefore, hands, feeble
“And he changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard. scrabbled: or, made marks”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:12: hands, hang, down
“For Solomon had made a brasen scaffold, of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court: and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven, long...: Heb. the length thereof, etc”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:12: hands, down, knees
“Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:12: hands, feeble, knees
“All hands shall be feeble, and all knees shall be weak as water. be weak...: Heb. go into water”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:12: hands, feeble, knees
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