Hebrews 8:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 8:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 8:4 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law:..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 8:4 — KJV
“For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law: there...: or, they are priests”
— Hebrews 8:4 (KJV)
Hebrews 8:4 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 8:4
“And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part; except the land of the priests only, which became not Pharaoh's. priests: or, princes”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:4: should, priest, priests
“Also Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD by the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, as it was ordained by David. as it was...: Heb. by the hands of David”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:4: priest, priests, offer
“And the priests killed them, and they made reconciliation with their blood upon the altar, to make an atonement for all Israel: for the king commanded that the burnt offering and the sin offering should be made for all Israel.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:4: should, priest, priests
“And they stood in their place after their manner, according to the law of Moses the man of God: the priests sprinkled the blood, which they received of the hand of the Levites. their place: Heb. their standing”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:4: priest, priests, according
“And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:4: priest, priests, offer
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