Hebrews 2:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 2:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 2:17 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 2:17 — KJV
“Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.”
— Hebrews 2:17 (KJV)
Hebrews 2:17 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 2:17
“For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:17: things, high, priest
“And to make thee high above all nations which he hath made, in praise, and in name, and in honour; and that thou mayest be an holy people unto the LORD thy God, as he hath spoken.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:17: made, high, god
“And what one nation in the earth is like thy people, even like Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy people, which thou redeemedst to thee from Egypt, from the nations and their gods?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:17: things, like, god
“And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth. residue: or, excellency godly...: Heb. seed of God treacherously: or, unfaithfully”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:17: wherefore, might, faithful
“And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people; a multitude...: Heb. an assembly of people”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:17: might, god, make
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