Hebrews 12:24
Hebrews · New Testament · Chapter 12
“And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.”Hebrews 12:24
What Does Hebrews 12:24 Mean?
Hebrews 12:24 is found in the book of Hebrews, chapter 12, verse 24 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Sacrifice, and Atonement.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Hebrews 12:24 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 31:31“Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:”Hebrews 9:15“And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.”Genesis 4:10“And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother’s blood crieth unto me from the ground.”1 Timothy 2:5“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;”1 Peter 1:2“Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.”Hebrews 11:28“Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.”Hebrews 8:6“But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.”2 Corinthians 3:6“Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.”Hebrews 11:4“By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.”Matthew 26:28“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”Matthew 23:35“That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.”Hebrews 10:22“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.”Psalms 50:5“Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.”Exodus 24:8“And Moses took the blood, and sprinkled it on the people, and said, Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD hath made with you concerning all these words.”Luke 22:20“Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.”1 John 5:6“This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.”Isaiah 49:8“Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages;”Hebrews 8:8“For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:”Hebrews 9:21“Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.”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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