Hebrews 11:8
Hebrews · New Testament · Chapter 11
“By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.”Hebrews 11:8
What Does Hebrews 11:8 Mean?
Hebrews 11:8 is found in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Hebrews 11:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 12:1“Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee:”Genesis 15:6“And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.”John 2:5“His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.”Acts 7:2“And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,”Genesis 12:4“So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.”Matthew 7:24“Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:”Genesis 15:7“And he said unto him, I am the LORD that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it.”Genesis 22:18“And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.”Job 36:11“If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.”Job 42:9“So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as the LORD commanded them: the LORD also accepted Job.”Genesis 12:7“And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.”James 2:14“What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?”Psalms 105:9“Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;”Isaiah 41:2“Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made him rule over kings? he gave them as the dust to his sword, and as driven stubble to his bow.”Romans 10:16“But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?”Galatians 3:1“O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?”Genesis 26:5“Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.”Exodus 19:5“Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:”Hebrews 11:33“Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,”1 Peter 4:17“For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?”
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