Hebrews 9:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 9:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 9:9 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 9:9 — KJV
“Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;”
— Hebrews 9:9 (KJV)
Hebrews 9:9 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 9:9
“For when I had brought them into the land, for the which I lifted up mine hand to give it to them, then they saw every high hill, and all the thick trees, and they offered there their sacrifices, and there they presented the provocation of their offering: there also they made their sweet savour, and poured out there their drink offerings.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:9: then, present, offered
“Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:9: time, then, both
“For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:9: both, gifts, sacrifices
“For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:9: offered, sacrifices, make
“Then shall an oath of the LORD be between them both, that he hath not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods; and the owner of it shall accept thereof, and he shall not make it good.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 9:9: then, both, make
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