Hebrews 12:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:5 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:5 — KJV
“And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:”
— Hebrews 12:5 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:5 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 12:5
“And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:5: speaketh, son, lord
“And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that is within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:5: son, lord, nor
“And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron. the city...: or, Kirjatharba”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:5: children, son, lord
“Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:5: children, lord, nor
“[A Song of degrees of David.] LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. exercise...: Heb. walk high: Heb. wonderful”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:5: son, lord, nor
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