Hebrews 8:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 8:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 8:5 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 8:5 — KJV
“Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.”
— Hebrews 8:5 (KJV)
Hebrews 8:5 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 8:5
“And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount. which...: Heb. which thou wast caused to see”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:5: make, see, pattern
“For in mine holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, there shall all the house of Israel, all of them in the land, serve me: there will I accept them, and there will I require your offerings, and the firstfruits of your oblations, with all your holy things. firstfruits: or, chief”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:5: serve, things, god
“Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen. speaking: or, who spake”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:5: moses, make, tabernacle
“Then the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:5: serve, moses, god
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:5: serve, moses, god
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