Hebrews 9:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 9:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 9:1 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. ordinances: or, ceremonie..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 9:1 — KJV
“Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. ordinances: or, ceremonies”
— Hebrews 9:1 (KJV)
Hebrews 9:1 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 9:1
“Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:1: then, service, sanctuary
“Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:1: then, covenant, also
“And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, and said, We have ten parts in the king, and we have also more right in David than ye: why then did ye despise us, that our advice should not be first had in bringing back our king? And the words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the men of Israel. despise...: Heb. set us at light”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:1: then, first, also
“Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God;”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:1: also, ordinances, service
“If those ordinances depart from before me, saith the LORD, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me for ever.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:1: then, also, ordinances
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