Hebrews 12:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:29 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For our God is a consuming fire." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:29 — KJV
“For our God is a consuming fire.”
— Hebrews 12:29 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:29 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 12:29
“For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:29: god, consuming, fire
“Understand therefore this day, that the LORD thy God is he which goeth over before thee; as a consuming fire he shall destroy them, and he shall bring them down before thy face: so shalt thou drive them out, and destroy them quickly, as the LORD hath said unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:29: god, consuming, fire
“And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD. Molech: Gr. Moloch”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:29: god, fire
“They shall be holy unto their God, and not profane the name of their God: for the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and the bread of their God, they do offer: therefore they shall be holy.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:29: god, fire
“No man that hath a blemish of the seed of Aaron the priest shall come nigh to offer the offerings of the LORD made by fire: he hath a blemish; he shall not come nigh to offer the bread of his God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:29: god, fire
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