Hebrews 3:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 3:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 3:16 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 3:16 — KJV
“For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses.”
— Hebrews 3:16 (KJV)
Hebrews 3:16 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 3:16
“And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:16: came, egypt, moses
“And it came to pass on the day when the LORD spake unto Moses in the land of Egypt,”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:16: came, egypt, moses
“And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: there shall no leavened bread be eaten. bondage: Heb. servants”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:16: came, egypt, moses
“When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt;”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:16: heard, egypt, moses
“But even a whole month, until it come out at your nostrils, and it be loathsome unto you: because that ye have despised the LORD which is among you, and have wept before him, saying, Why came we forth out of Egypt? whole...: Heb. month of days”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:16: some, came, egypt
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