Hebrews 7:23

Hebrews · New Testament · Chapter 7

“And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:”Hebrews 7:23

What Does Hebrews 7:23 Mean?

Hebrews 7:23 is found in the book of Hebrews, chapter 7, verse 23 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (12)

These passages are connected to Hebrews 7:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Hebrews 7:3“Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.”Hebrews 7:8“And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.”Genesis 48:21“And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.”Leviticus 6:22“And the priest of his sons that is anointed in his stead shall offer it: it is a statute for ever unto the LORD; it shall be wholly burnt.”Song of Solomon 2:3“As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.”Exodus 29:9“And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them: and the priest’s office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons.”Numbers 20:26“And strip Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son: and Aaron shall be gathered unto his people, and shall die there.”Joshua 1:2“Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.”Nehemiah 12:10“And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,”Zechariah 1:5“Your fathers, where are they? and the prophets, do they live for ever?”1 Chronicles 6:3“And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.”1 Corinthians 15:17“And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.”

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