Hebrews 12:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:23 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:23 — KJV
“To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, written: or, enrolled”
— Hebrews 12:23 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:23 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 12:23
“Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and they shall judge the people with just judgment.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:23: god, judge, just
“He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:23: god, just, men
“And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, that he fell from off the seat backward by the side of the gate, and his neck brake, and he died: for he was an old man, and heavy. And he had judged Israel forty years.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:23: god, judge, men
“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:23: god, just, men
“And they left all the commandments of the LORD their God, and made them molten images, even two calves, and made a grove, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served Baal.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:23: heaven, god, men
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