Hebrews 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 2:5 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 2:5 — KJV
“For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.”
— Hebrews 2:5 (KJV)
Hebrews 2:5 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 2:5
“And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:5: put, come, speak
“And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD hath put in my mouth?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:5: hath, put, speak
“And it shall come to pass, when the LORD thy God hath brought thee in unto the land whither thou goest to possess it, that thou shalt put the blessing upon mount Gerizim, and the curse upon mount Ebal.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:5: hath, put, come
“When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:5: hath, come, speak
“And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:5: put, come, speak
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