Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Hebrews 5:12 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Hebrews 5:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 5 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.”
Hebrews 5:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hebrews 5:12
By now they should be teachers, yet they need someone to teach them 'basic principles' (Greek 'stoicheia' - elementary truths). The milk/solid food metaphor indicates spiritual immaturity. Reformed theology emphasizes progressive sanctification - believers should grow in grace and knowledge (2 Peter 3:18). Stagnation indicates spiritual illness, as saving faith produces growth. The 'oracles of God' likely refers to OT Scriptures pointing to Christ.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 5:12
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“let us press on to perfection--not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works”
“I couldn't speak to you as to spiritual”
“long for the pure milk of the Word”
“for he is a baby.”
“and drawn from the breasts?”
“hymns”
“you children”
“precept on precept; line on line”
“and to do it”
“let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves”