Hebrews 8:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 8:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 8:13 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 8:13 — KJV
“In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.”
— Hebrews 8:13 (KJV)
Hebrews 8:13 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 8:13
“And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me? Jacob: that is, A supplanter”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:13: hath, old, now
“And Moses took the blood, and sprinkled it on the people, and said, Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD hath made with you concerning all these words.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:13: covenant, hath, made
“Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who is mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel. book of Jehu: Heb. words, etc is mentioned: Heb. was made to ascend”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:13: made, first, old
“And all the congregation made a covenant with the king in the house of God. And he said unto them, Behold, the king's son shall reign, as the LORD hath said of the sons of David.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:13: covenant, hath, made
“Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles. hath...: Heb. is not opened”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:13: new, hath, old
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