Hebrews 3:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 3:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 3:6 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 3:6 — KJV
“But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.”
— Hebrews 3:6 (KJV)
Hebrews 3:6 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 3:6
“And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king's household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, as he was come over Jordan; what...: Heb. the good in his eyes”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:6: son, over, own
“For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:6: christ, hold, fast
“And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:6: son, over, house
“And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto his house, and, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances: and she was his only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter. beside...: or, he had not of his own either son or daughter: Heb. of himself”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:6: son, own, house
“And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came. he came forth...: or, he still came forth and cursed”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:6: son, house, whose
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