Hebrews 9:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 9:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 9:5 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 9:5 — KJV
“And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.”
— Hebrews 9:5 (KJV)
Hebrews 9:5 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 9:5
“Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:5: cannot, now, speak
“And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back? speak...: Heb. are ye silent?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:5: over, now, speak
“The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory. to calve: or, to be in pain doth...: or, every whit of it uttereth, etc”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:5: over, glory, speak
“Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:5: over, glory, now
“Then the glory of the LORD departed from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubims.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:5: over, cherubims, glory
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