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Hebrews 11:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Hebrews 11:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 11 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable.”
Hebrews 11:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Hebrews 11:12
Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable. From one man, Abraham, who was 'as good as dead' (nenekromenou, νενεκρωμένου, perfect passive participle—'having been deadened') regarding reproductive capacity, God brought forth descendants beyond counting. This celebrates God's faithful fulfillment of His covenant promises despite absolute human impossibility.The imagery of 'stars of the sky' and 'sand by the sea shore' echoes God's original covenant promises to Abraham (Genesis 15...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 11:12
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“and I will multiply your seed greatly like the stars of the heavens”
“'I will surely do you good”
“and said”
“which can't be measured nor numbered; and it will come to pass that”
“neither the sand of the sea measured; so will I multiply the seed of David my servant”
“and will give to your seed all these lands. In your seed will all the nations of the earth be blessed”
“Israel”
“Isaac”
“Gog and Magog”
“as the sand which is on the seashore for multitude.”