Hebrews 7:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 7:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 7:4 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 7:4 — KJV
“Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.”
— Hebrews 7:4 (KJV)
Hebrews 7:4 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 7:4
“For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them. I considered...: Heb. I gave, or, set to my heart”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:4: now, consider, even
“And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven. of men: Gr. names of men”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:4: great, even, gave
“To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:4: whom, abraham, gave
“Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:4: now, whom, abraham
“These are the sons of Zilpah, whom Laban gave to Leah his daughter, and these she bare unto Jacob, even sixteen souls.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:4: whom, even, gave
Pray Hebrews 7:4
Generate a Prayer from Hebrews 7:4
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse