Hebrews 9:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 9:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 9:23 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 9:23 — KJV
“It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.”
— Hebrews 9:23 (KJV)
Hebrews 9:23 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 9:23
“But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:23: things, should, these
“And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:23: therefore, things, should
“And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest. that have...: Heb. with their lives?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:23: therefore, things, should
“Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles that can cause rain? or can the heavens give showers? art not thou he, O LORD our God? therefore we will wait upon thee: for thou hast made all these things.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:23: therefore, things, heavens
“It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:23: should, these, better
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