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Hebrews 5:8–11

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Hebrews 5:8

8Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

Hebrews 5:9

9And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

Hebrews 5:10

10Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.

Hebrews 5:11

11Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.

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DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 5:8

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

obedience

The obedience of the one identified in the verse, without turning the noun into a general claim that salvation is earned by human works.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

suffered

Borne; undergone; peri mitted; allowed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 5:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

perfect

Finished; complete; consummate; not defective; having all that is requisite to its nature and kind.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

obey

To hear with submission and do what is commanded; to comply with authority or instruction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 5:10

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Called

Named, summoned, invited, proclaimed, or addressed, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

high

Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance; as an adverb, greatly or aloft.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

priest

A person who officiates in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; the KJV applies the term to Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, and Christ as Priest, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

after

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

order

An arrangement, rank, course, command, or appointed manner; also to arrange, direct, or command.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 5:11

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hard

Firm, difficult, severe, harsh, laborious, forceful, or resistant to pressure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

uttered

Spoken; pronounced; disclosed; published; put into circulation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hearing

Reach of the ear; extent within which sound may be heard. Audience; attention to what is delivered; opportunity to be heard.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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From verse 8

  1. Philippians 2:8
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  2. Hebrews 10:5–9
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  3. John 4:34
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  4. Isaiah 50:5–6
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  5. John 15:10
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From verse 9

  1. Hebrews 9:15
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  2. Hebrews 12:2
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  3. Hebrews 2:10
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  4. Hebrews 9:12
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  5. Acts 5:32
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From verse 10

  1. Hebrews 5:5–6
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  2. Hebrews 6:20
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From verse 11

  1. Matthew 13:15
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  2. 2 Peter 3:16
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  3. Acts 28:27
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  4. John 16:12
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  5. Isaiah 6:10
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