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Hebrews 12:29 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Hebrews 12:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 12 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For our God is a consuming fire.”
Hebrews 12:29 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hebrews 12:29
For our God is a consuming fire. This concluding verse of chapter 12 quotes Deuteronomy 4:24, emphasizing God's holiness and intolerance of sin. 'Consuming fire' (pyr katanaliskōn, πῦρ καταναλίσκον) pictures fire that completely devours, leaving nothing. This attribute isn't contradicted by New Covenant grace but remains constant across both testaments. The God who revealed Himself in burning bush (Exodus 3:2), fire pillar (Exodus 13:21), and Sinai's flames (Exodus 19:18) remains the same consuming fire under New Covenant.This warning follows discussion of unshakeable kingdom to remind readers...
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Cross-References for Hebrews 12:29
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“a jealous God.”
“that Yahweh your God is he who goes over before you as a devouring fire; he will destroy them”
“and a fierceness of fire which will devour the adversaries.”
“behold”
“and to those who don't obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus”
“And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel.”
“and one who was ancient of days sat: his clothing was white as snow”
“and burns up his adversaries on every side.”
“and does not keep silent. A fire devours before him. It is very stormy around him.”
“and devoured the two hundred fifty men who offered the incense.”