Hebrews 12:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:8 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:8 — KJV
“But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.”
— Hebrews 12:8 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:8 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 12:8
“Then Jacob rose up, and set his sons and his wives upon camels;”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:8: then, sons
“And if he do not these three unto her, then shall she go out free without money.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:8: without, then
“In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: it shall be a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:8: without, sons
“Then shalt thou kill the ram, and take of his blood, and put it upon the tip of the right ear of Aaron, and upon the tip of the right ear of his sons, and upon the thumb of their right hand, and upon the great toe of their right foot, and sprinkle the blood upon the altar round about.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:8: then, sons
“Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD'S side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:8: then, sons
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