Hebrews 4:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 4:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 4:2 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed wi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 4:2 — KJV
“For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. the word...: Gr. the word of hearing not being...: or, because they were not united by faith to”
— Hebrews 4:2 (KJV)
Hebrews 4:2 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 4:2
“If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:2: gospel, preached, faith
“And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:2: well, word, heard
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. Simeon: that is, Hearing”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:2: heard, hearing, because
“And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:2: well, word, heard
“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. witchcraft: Heb. divination”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 4:2: word, being, because
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