Hebrews 12:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:7 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:7 — KJV
“If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?”
— Hebrews 12:7 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:7 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 12:7
“And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:7: god, sons, son
“And Jethro, Moses' father in law, came with his sons and his wife unto Moses into the wilderness, where he encamped at the mount of God:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:7: god, sons, son
“And if they be married to any of the sons of the other tribes of the children of Israel, then shall their inheritance be taken from the inheritance of our fathers, and shall be put to the inheritance of the tribe whereunto they are received: so shall it be taken from the lot of our inheritance. whereunto...: Heb. unto whom they shall be”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:7: sons, son, whom
“Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:7: god, sons, son
“And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name. purpose: Heb. say”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:7: god, son, whom
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