Hebrews 5:14
Hebrews · New Testament · Chapter 5
“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”Hebrews 5:14
What Does Hebrews 5:14 Mean?
Hebrews 5:14 is found in the book of Hebrews, chapter 5, verse 14 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 5:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 2:14“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”1 Kings 3:9“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”1 Thessalonians 5:21“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”Hebrews 12:11“Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.”Philippians 1:9“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;”Isaiah 7:15“Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.”1 Corinthians 2:6“Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:”Ephesians 1:18“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,”Matthew 6:22“The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.”1 Corinthians 2:15“But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.”Ephesians 4:13“Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:”Philippians 3:15“Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.”Jeremiah 15:19“Therefore thus saith the LORD, If thou return, then will I bring thee again, and thou shalt stand before me: and if thou take forth the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my mouth: let them return unto thee; but return not thou unto them.”1 Timothy 4:7“But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.”Proverbs 1:6“To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.”Isaiah 11:3“And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:”Romans 14:1“Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.”Genesis 3:5“For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.”2 Samuel 14:17“Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee.”Ecclesiastes 8:5“Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man’s heart discerneth both time and judgment.”
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