Hebrews 5:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 5:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 5:7 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him tha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 5:7 — KJV
“Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; in that...: or, for his piety”
— Hebrews 5:7 (KJV)
Hebrews 5:7 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 5:7
“That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets. strong...: Heb. able to bear burdens, or, loaden with flesh”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:7: flesh, strong, able
“Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:7: days, tears, heard
“And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:7: days, flesh, save
“For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. observed him: or, kept him, or, saved him”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:7: save, heard, feared
“And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:7: days, flesh, save
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