Hebrews 9:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 9:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 9:17 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 9:17 — KJV
“For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.”
— Hebrews 9:17 (KJV)
Hebrews 9:17 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 9:17
“This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:17: after, men, dead
“And thou shalt hear what they say; and afterward shall thine hands be strengthened to go down unto the host. Then went he down with Phurah his servant unto the outside of the armed men that were in the host. armed men: or, ranks by five”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:17: after, men, strength
“And the men of Gibeah rose against me, and beset the house round about upon me by night, and thought to have slain me: and my concubine have they forced, that she is dead. forced: Heb. humbled”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:17: force, men, dead
“And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:17: after, men, while
“And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. appointment: Heb. mouth determined: or, settled”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:17: force, men, dead
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