Hebrews 4:14
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Seeing then that wee haue a great high Priest, that is passed into the heauens, Iesus the Sonne of God, let vs hold fast our profession.
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- Hebrews 9:24Rank 1 from verse 14
24For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:
24For Christ is not entred into the Holy places made with handes, which are the figures of the true, but into heauen it selfe, now to appeare in the presence of God for vs.
- Hebrews 12:2Rank 2 from verse 14
2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
2Looking vnto Iesus the ‖Authour and finisher of our faith, who for the ioy that was set before him, endured the crosse, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
- Hebrews 10:23Rank 3 from verse 14
- Hebrews 9:12Rank 4 from verse 14
- Hebrews 6:20Rank 5 from verse 14
- Ephesians 4:10Rank 6 from verse 14
- Hebrews 2:17–1Rank 7 from verse 14
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- Hebrews 8:1Rank 8 from verse 14
1NOW of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
1¶ Now of the things which we haue spoken, this is the summe: wee haue such an high Priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Maiestie in the heauens:
- Romans 8:34Rank 9 from verse 14
34Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
34Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather that is risen againe, who is euen at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for vs.
- Hebrews 10:12Rank 10 from verse 14
- Hebrews 3:14Rank 11 from verse 14
- Hebrews 7:25–26Rank 12 from verse 14
25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
26For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
25Wherefore he is able also to saue them ‖to the vttermost, that come vnto God by him, seeing hee euer liueth to make intercession for them.
26For such an high Priest became vs, who is holy, harmelesse, vndefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher then the heauens.
- Hebrews 1:2–3Rank 13 from verse 14
2Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
2Hath in these last dayes spoken vnto vs by his Sonne, whom he hath appointed heire of all things, by whom also he made the worlds,
3*Who being the brightnesse of his glory, and the expresse image of his person, and vpholding all things by the word of his power, when hee had by himselfe purged our sinnes, sate down on y e right hand of the Maiestie on high,
- Hebrews 3:5–6Rank 14 from verse 14
5And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;
6But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
5And Moses verely was faithfull in all his house as a seruant, for a testimonie of those things which were to be spoken after.
6But Christ as a Sonne ouer his owne house, whose house are wee, if we hold fast the confidence, and the reioycing of the hope firme vnto the end.
11Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
11Which also said, Yee men of Galililee, why stand yee gazing vp into heauen? This same Iesus, which is taken vp from you into heauen, shall so come, in like maner as yee haue seene him goe into heauen.
- Luke 24:51Rank 16 from verse 14
- Mark 16:19Rank 17 from verse 14
21Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
21Whom the heauen must receiue, vntill the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy Prophets since the world began.
- Hebrews 1:8Rank 19 from verse 14
- Hebrews 2:1Rank 20 from verse 14
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Hebrews 4:14
1. As a connective, because, since, or in view of a stated fact. 2. Perceiving with the eyes; observing. 3. Recognizing, discerning, understanding, or foreseeing.
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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
One appointed to sacred service, ministering in things pertaining to God or a deity, especially by offering gifts or sacrifices.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of pass, meaning to go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.
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The one true God.
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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.
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Sense 1: To grasp, seize, cling to, carry, wield, support, or keep fast, literally or figuratively. Sense 2: To keep, retain, possess, maintain, continue in, or adhere to. Sense 3: To restrain, confine, or keep back; to contain or have capacity. Sense 4: To regard, account, or judge. Sense 5: To conduct or celebrate an observance. Sense 6: To endure, prevail, or take effect. Sense 7: In hold one's peace or hold one's tongue, to remain silent. Sense 8: As a noun, a grasp or attachment; a place of confinement, refuge, security, or fortification.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Firm, fixed, or secure. Sense 2: Moving quickly. Sense 3: A period or act of abstaining from food. Sense 4: To abstain from food for a time.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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profession
An open declaration, confession, acknowledgment, or public avowal of faith or allegiance.
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13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked, and opened vnto the eyes of him with whome wee haue to doe.
14Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
14Seeing then that wee haue a great high Priest, that is passed into the heauens, Iesus the Sonne of God, let vs hold fast our profession.
Selected passage15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
15For wee haue not an high Priest which cannot bee touched with the feeling of our infirmities: but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sinne.