Hebrews 8:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 8:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 8:6 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 8:6 — KJV
“But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. covenant: or, testament”
— Hebrews 8:6 (KJV)
Hebrews 8:6 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 8:6
“Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:6: hath, obtained, more
“And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:6: now, hath, more
“For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against the LORD; and how much more after my death?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:6: now, more, how
“How much more, if haply the people had eaten freely to day of the spoil of their enemies which they found? for had there not been now a much greater slaughter among the Philistines?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:6: now, more, how
“How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house upon his bed? shall I not therefore now require his blood of your hand, and take you away from the earth?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:6: now, more, how
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