Hebrews 7:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 7:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 7:23 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 7:23 — KJV
“And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:”
— Hebrews 7:23 (KJV)
Hebrews 7:23 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 7:23
“Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:23: many, because, death
“When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:23: many, because, suffered
“And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him. to speak...: or, to say that they knew him”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:23: many, because, suffered
“Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:23: many, because, reason
“Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:23: many, priests, death
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