Hebrews 7:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 7:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 7:8 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 7:8 — KJV
“And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.”
— Hebrews 7:8 (KJV)
Hebrews 7:8 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 7:8
“And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:8: here, men, die
“My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet, whom they have cast into the dungeon; and he is like to die for hunger in the place where he is: for there is no more bread in the city. he is like...: Heb. he will die”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:8: here, men, die
“Now the pit wherein Ishmael had cast all the dead bodies of the men, whom he had slain because of Gedaliah, was it which Asa the king had made for fear of Baasha king of Israel: and Ishmael the son of Nethaniah filled it with them that were slain. because...: or, near Gedaliah: Heb. by the hand, or, by the side of Gedaliah”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:8: here, men, die
“With whomsoever of thy servants it be found, both let him die, and we also will be my lord's bondmen.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:8: men, die, whom
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:8: here, men, whom
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