Hebrews 5:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 5:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 5:12 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 5:12 — KJV
“For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.”
— Hebrews 5:12 (KJV)
Hebrews 5:12 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 5:12
“And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses. seek...: Heb. roll himself upon us”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:12: time, ought, one
“And the woman said, Wherefore then hast thou thought such a thing against the people of God? for the king doth speak this thing as one which is faulty, in that the king doth not fetch home again his banished.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:12: ought, one, again
“He shall enter peaceably even upon the fattest places of the province; and he shall do that which his fathers have not done, nor his fathers' fathers; he shall scatter among them the prey, and spoil, and riches: yea, and he shall forecast his devices against the strong holds, even for a time. peaceably...: or, into the peaceable and fat, etc forecast...: Heb. think his thoughts”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:12: time, ought, one
“Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought! against: or, in”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:12: time, ought, again
“That they teach you not to do after all their abominations, which they have done unto their gods; so should ye sin against the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:12: one, teach, again
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