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• Hebrews 11:13–16

  A passage stating that the patriarchs of faith died without receiving all that had been promised, yet regarded themselves as strangers on the earth and longed for a better, heavenly country. It is frequently cited in discussions of Christian identity as pilgrims and of the hope of heaven.

• Hebrews 11:6

  A verse stating that without faith it is impossible to please God, and that whoever comes to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. It is frequently cited as a statement of the basic content of faith.

• Hebrews 10:26–31

  A passage in Hebrews that sternly warns against apostasy (the abandonment of faith). Because of the words "if we sin wilfully... there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins," it is frequently cited in discussions of whether salvation can be lost and of the perseverance of the saints.

• Hebrews 4:14–16

  Hebrews 4:14–16 presents the ascended Jesus as the "great high priest" who knows our weaknesses and declares that believers may therefore come boldly before the "throne of grace." The passage is frequently cited in discussions of Christ's true humanity, his sinlessness, and confidence in prayer.

• Hebrews 1:10-12

  A passage that quotes Psalm 102:25-27 to declare that the "Lord" who made the heavens and the earth is the Son and that, unlike the created order, which will grow old and pass away, he remains eternally unchanging. It is frequently cited in discussions of the deity and immutability of Christ and of the end of the created world.

• Hebrews 2:3-4

  A passage in which the author of Hebrews warns readers not to neglect "so great salvation." It states that this salvation was first spoken by the Lord, confirmed by those who heard him, and attested by God through signs and gifts of the Holy Spirit. It is frequently cited in debates over the continuation of spiritual gifts and the authorship of Hebrews.

• Hebrews 12:28

  A verse in Hebrews that urges believers, who have received a kingdom that cannot be shaken, to be thankful (or "to have grace") and to serve God with reverence and godly fear. It is often cited in discussions of the proper attitude of worship and the certainty of the kingdom of God.

• Hebrews 1:1–3

  The three opening verses of the Epistle to the Hebrews declare that the God who spoke through the prophets has at last spoken through his Son. The passage presents the Son as the agent of creation, the brightness of God's glory, and the express image of his being. It is frequently cited as one of the principal Christological texts of the New Testament.

• Hebrews 12:6–11

  Hebrews 12:6–11 describes the hardships believers endure as "chastening," the discipline by which a father trains his children, and states that its purpose is for them to share in God's holiness. The passage is often cited in sermons on suffering, and it also raises the question of whether all suffering can be regarded as chastening.

• Hebrews 13:5–6

  This passage exhorts believers not to love money and to be content with what they have. As the ground for this exhortation, it cites God's promise never to leave His people and the confession of Psalm 118. Because it links one's attitude toward material possessions with the presence of God, it is frequently quoted.

• Hebrews 8:6–13

  In this passage the author of Hebrews quotes the "new covenant" prophecy of Jeremiah 31 to present Jesus Christ as the mediator of a better covenant than the first. The passage is frequently cited and discussed in treatments of the relationship between law and gospel and between the church and Israel.

• Hebrews 11:33–38

  The concluding section of Hebrews 11, which lists both the victories won by people of faith and the sufferings and martyrdoms they endured. It is frequently cited in discussions of whether faith guarantees only prosperity and in the commemoration of martyrs.

• Hebron

  Hebron is an ancient city in the hill country of Judah. Abraham lived there, it is the site of the cave of Machpelah, where the patriarchs were buried, and it is where David first became king.

• Hebrews 4:9–11

  This passage declares that a "rest" still remains for the people of God and urges believers to labor to enter that rest. It is frequently cited in discussions of whether this rest is present or belongs to the last day, and of how it relates to the Sabbath commandment.

• Hebrews 10:38

  A verse in which the author of Hebrews quotes Habakkuk 2:3–4 to urge believers under persecution to endure in faith to the end. It is frequently discussed in comparison with Paul's use of the same Habakkuk passage as a basis for justification.

• Hebrews 11:3

  Hebrews 11:3 opens the "by faith" list in Hebrews 11 and declares that through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God. It is frequently cited as a key text for creation out of nothing (creatio ex nihilo) and is also invoked in discussions of creation and evolution.

• Hebrews 5:7–9

  A passage that states that Jesus Christ, in the days of his flesh, prayed with tears, learned obedience through suffering, and, having been made perfect, became the source of salvation. It is frequently cited as a text showing Christ's true humanity and his high priesthood, and the meanings of "was heard" and "being made perfect" are much discussed.

• Hebrews 11:17–19

  A passage in the roll of the faithful in Hebrews 11 that treats Abraham's offering of Isaac. It is regarded as an example of faith in the resurrection amid the tension between God's promise and his command, and it is frequently cited as a basis for reading the offering of Isaac as a foreshadowing of the death and resurrection of Christ.

• Hebrews 11:8–12

  Hebrews 11:8–12 presents Abraham and Sarah as examples of faith: trusting God's promise, they set out, lived in tents, and received offspring in old age. The passage is frequently cited in discussions of obedience and trust in God's promises.

• Hebrews

  In the Old Testament, "Hebrew" is a name for the people of Israel or their ancestors. It was used chiefly when foreigners referred to Israel or when Israelites identified themselves to foreigners. In the New Testament, it refers to Jews who spoke the Hebrew language and kept the ancestral traditions.