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Hebrews

Hebrews

1 7.6
A book of the New Testament written for Jewish Christians
  • proper noun
  • /ˈhiːbruːz/
translation icon : Hebreos
  • So that Hebrews, the book of Hebrews, says now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

The Bible says seek and you'll find in in the New Testament, in Hebrews, it says those who sincerely seek God will find him.

Examples

  • The Bible says seek and you'll find in in the New Testament, in Hebrews, it says those who sincerely seek God will find him.

    Shawn Ryan Show

  • Many scholars debate the authorship of Hebrews, with some attributing it to Saint Paul and others to an unknown writer.

  • OK, first thing, what is Hebrews and what is it not?

  • I DON'T THINK MUCH OF HEBREWS, EITHER.

    Marshall (2017)

  • In the New Testament, Hebrews discusses the theme of faith and perseverance in the face of trials.

  • The book of Hebrews highlights the superiority of Christ over the angels and the old covenant.

Synonyms

Epistle to the Hebrews
vsHebrews
9.3

A New Testament book once thought to be written by Paul

focuses on the book's audience of Jewish Christians rather than its formal title

Compounds

Epistle to the Hebrews
9.3

A New Testament book once thought to be written by Paul

Surface Forms

Hebrews main

Etymology

Hebrews is the name of the New Testament book because it was written for the early Jewish Christians called 'Hebrews', so the title simply names the group the letter was meant for.