TheWay BibleHebrews KJV
New Testament · 13 chapters · 303 verses · about 34 minutes to read
Written to Jewish believers tempted to go back, Hebrews shows Christ as better than the angels, Moses, the priesthood, and the sacrifices. Chapter 11 is the roll call of faith, and chapter 12 the call to run with patience.
Author: Not named in the book; the author is unknownTraditionally dated about AD 65Theme: Christ is better
Chapters
Outline of Hebrews
Key verses
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Well-known verses in Hebrews
And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.
By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
Let brotherly love continue.
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
How long Hebrews is
Chapters: 13Verses: 303Words: about 6,897Read in: about 34 minutesLongest chapter: Hebrews 11 (40 verses)
Hebrews is the 58th book of the Bible and the 19th of the New Testament, between Philemon and James. Compare all 66 books →
Common questions
Who wrote the book of Hebrews?
Not named in the book; the author is unknown.
When was Hebrews written?
It is traditionally dated about AD 65.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Written to Jewish believers tempted to go back, Hebrews shows Christ as better than the angels, Moses, the priesthood, and the sacrifices. Chapter 11 is the roll call of faith, and chapter 12 the call to run with patience.
How long is Hebrews?
Hebrews has 13 chapters and 303 verses in the King James Version — about 6,897 words.
How long does it take to read Hebrews?
about 34 minutes at an ordinary reading pace of about 200 words a minute.
How many chapters are in Hebrews?
13.
How many verses are in Hebrews?
303.
What is the longest chapter in Hebrews?
Hebrews 11, with 40 verses. The shortest is Hebrews 8, with 13.
Where is Hebrews in the Bible?
Hebrews is the 58th book of the Bible and the 19th of the New Testament, between Philemon and James.
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