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Hebrews 12:17 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Hebrews 12:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 12 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For ye know how that afterward , when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. place: or, way to change his mind”
Hebrews 12:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Hebrews 12:17
For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. This refers to Esau, who traded his birthright for food (Genesis 25:29-34), then later sought to receive Isaac's blessing but was rejected (Genesis 27:30-40). 'He found no place of repentance' (metanoias topon ouch heuren, μετανοίας τόπον οὐχ εὗρεν) doesn't mean Esau couldn't personally repent spiritually but that he couldn't reverse the consequences—Isaac wouldn't change the blessing given to Jacob despite Esau's tears.This ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 12:17
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“and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand”
“saying”
“'I never knew you. Depart from me”
“there remains no more a sacrifice for sins”
“it is rejected and near being cursed”
“as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob”
“because Yahweh has rejected them.”
“and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit”