Hebrews 12:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:16 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:16 — KJV
“Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.”
— Hebrews 12:16 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:16 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 12:16
“And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:16: lest, any, one
“And said, If Esau come to the one company, and smite it, then the other company which is left shall escape.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:16: any, esau, one
“No meat offering, which ye shall bring unto the LORD, shall be made with leaven: for ye shall burn no leaven, nor any honey, in any offering of the LORD made by fire.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:16: any, one, meat
“But if the priest buy any soul with his money, he shall eat of it, and he that is born in his house: they shall eat of his meat. with...: Heb. with the purchase of his money”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:16: any, one, meat
“These six cities shall be a refuge, both for the children of Israel, and for the stranger, and for the sojourner among them: that every one that killeth any person unawares may flee thither.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:16: any, person, one
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