Hebrews 7:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 7:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 7:19 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. the brin..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 7:19 — KJV
“For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. the bringing...: or, it was the bringing in”
— Hebrews 7:19 (KJV)
Hebrews 7:19 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 7:19
“God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. provided: or, foreseen”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:19: made, perfect, better
“And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. to rule the day...: Heb. for the rule of the day, etc.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:19: made, nigh, god
“No man that hath a blemish of the seed of Aaron the priest shall come nigh to offer the offerings of the LORD made by fire: he hath a blemish; he shall not come nigh to offer the bread of his God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:19: made, nigh, god
“And when the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father in law, the damsel's father, said unto him, Behold, now the day draweth toward evening, I pray you tarry all night: behold, the day groweth to an end, lodge here, that thine heart may be merry; and to morrow get you early on your way, that thou mayest go home. draweth: Heb. is weak the day groweth to an end: Heb. it is the pitching time of the day home: Heb. to thy tent”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:19: law, draw, nigh
“And Saul said, Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and spoil them until the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them. And they said, Do whatsoever seemeth good unto thee. Then said the priest, Let us draw near hither unto God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:19: draw, nigh, god
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