Hebrews 12:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:4 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:4 — KJV
“Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.”
— Hebrews 12:4 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:4 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 12:4
“And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:4: blood, against, sin
“But unto the damsel thou shalt do nothing; there is in the damsel no sin worthy of death: for as when a man riseth against his neighbour, and slayeth him, even so is this matter:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:4: yet, against, sin
“Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against the LORD, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, Ye have transgressed: roll a great stone unto me this day. transgressed: or, dealt treacherously”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:4: blood, against, sin
“And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say unto them, Bring me hither every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay them here, and eat; and sin not against the LORD in eating with the blood. And all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and slew them there. with him: Heb. in his hand”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:4: blood, against, sin
“For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:4: blood, against, sin
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