Hebrews 5:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 5:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 5:8 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 5:8 — KJV
“Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;”
— Hebrews 5:8 (KJV)
Hebrews 5:8 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 5:8
“And if a soul sin, and commit any of these things which are forbidden to be done by the commandments of the LORD; though he wist it not, yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:8: though, yet, things
“And Samson said unto them, Though ye have done this, yet will I be avenged of you, and after that I will cease.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:8: though, son, yet
“And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand shekels of silver in mine hand, yet would I not put forth mine hand against the king's son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none touch the young man Absalom. receive: Heb. weigh upon mine hand Beware...: Heb. Beware whosoever ye be of, etc”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:8: though, son, yet
“Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:8: though, yet, things
“Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:8: though, son, yet
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