Hebrews 12:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:9 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:9 — KJV
“Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?”
— Hebrews 12:9 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:9 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 12:9
“And the LORD gave them rest round about, according to all that he sware unto their fathers: and there stood not a man of all their enemies before them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:9: fathers, gave, father
“That they may fear thee all the days that they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:9: fathers, gave, father
“That they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers. so long...: Heb. all the days which in the land: Heb. upon the face of the land”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:9: fathers, gave, father
“Now therefore let not Hezekiah deceive you, nor persuade you on this manner, neither yet believe him: for no god of any nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people out of mine hand, and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall your God deliver you out of mine hand?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:9: fathers, much, father
“But, The LORD liveth, that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the north, and from all the lands whither he had driven them: and I will bring them again into their land that I gave unto their fathers.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:9: fathers, gave, father
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