Hebrews 6:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 6:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 6:20 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 6:20 — KJV
“Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.”
— Hebrews 6:20 (KJV)
Hebrews 6:20 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 6:20
“(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) without...: or, without swearing of an oath”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:20: made, priest, ever
“And he shall have it, and his seed after him, even the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:20: even, made, priest
“After this thing Jeroboam returned not from his evil way, but made again of the lowest of the people priests of the high places: whosoever would, he consecrated him, and he became one of the priests of the high places. made...: Heb. returned and made consecrated...: Heb. filled his hand”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:20: made, high, priest
“Have ye not cast out the priests of the LORD, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites, and have made you priests after the manner of the nations of other lands? so that whosoever cometh to consecrate himself with a young bullock and seven rams, the same may be a priest of them that are no gods. to consecrate...: Heb. to fill his hand”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:20: even, made, priest
“And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole. touched him: or, touched it”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 6:20: whither, entered, made
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