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Cross-References — Hebrews 8

6 pairs

  1. Hebrews 8:1referencesHebrews 4:14

    Hebrews 8:1 emphasizes Jesus as the high priest seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, which is introduced in Hebrews 4:14 as Jesus being the great high priest who has passed through the heavens.

    Thematic focusHigh Priesthood of Christ, Heavenly Ministry.

  2. Hebrews 8:5referencesExodus 25:40

    Hebrews 8:5 refers to the earthly priests serving a copy and shadow of the heavenly things, as Moses was instructed to make everything according to the pattern shown on the mountain, as stated in Exodus 25:40.

    Thematic focusHeavenly Reality, Earthly Shadow.

  3. Hebrews 8:6referencesJeremiah 31:31-34

    Hebrews 8:6 speaks of Jesus obtaining a more excellent ministry and being the mediator of a better covenant, which is based on better promises, directly referencing the new covenant prophesied in Jeremiah 31:31-34.

    Thematic focusNew Covenant, Mediator, Better Promises.

  4. Hebrews 8:8referencesJeremiah 31:31

    Hebrews 8:8 quotes Jeremiah 31:31, highlighting God's promise to establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and Judah, indicating a shift from the old covenant.

    Thematic focusCovenant, Promise, Israel.

  5. Hebrews 8:10referencesEzekiel 36:26-27

    Hebrews 8:10 describes the new covenant where God will put His laws into their minds and write them on their hearts, similar to the promise in Ezekiel 36:26-27 of giving a new heart and spirit.

    Thematic focusInternal Transformation, Heart, Spirit.

  6. Hebrews 8:12referencesPsalm 103:12

    Hebrews 8:12 promises that God will be merciful to their unrighteousness and remember their sins no more, echoing Psalm 103:12 where God removes our transgressions as far as the east is from the west.

    Thematic focusForgiveness, Mercy, Sin.

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