Hebrews 3:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 3:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 3:8 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 3:8 — KJV
“Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:”
— Hebrews 3:8 (KJV)
Hebrews 3:8 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 3:8
“Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness: provocation: Heb. contention”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:8: harden, provocation, day
“While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:8: harden, hearts, provocation
“Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:8: harden, hearts, day
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:8: day, wilderness
“We will go three days' journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice to the LORD our God, as he shall command us.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:8: day, wilderness
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