Hebrews 8:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 8:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 8:9 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 8:9 — KJV
“Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.”
— Hebrews 8:9 (KJV)
Hebrews 8:9 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 8:9
“Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD: although...: or, should I have continued an husband unto them?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:9: according, covenant, made
“Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; I made a covenant with your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondmen, saying,”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:9: covenant, made, fathers
“Then men shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD God of their fathers, which he made with them when he brought them forth out of the land of Egypt:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:9: covenant, made, fathers
“And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day when I chose Israel, and lifted up mine hand unto the seed of the house of Jacob, and made myself known unto them in the land of Egypt, when I lifted up mine hand unto them, saying, I am the LORD your God; lifted...: or, sware”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:9: made, day, hand
“In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 8:9: covenant, made, day
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