The book of Hebrews (not the Hebrew language or members of the Hebrew religion). Authorship of the book is disputed.
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Why is Rahab and not the spies included in the “Hall of Faith”?
Hebrews 11 list a number of people that Hebrews 12:1 calls a "great a cloud of witnesses". Among them are the usual suspects: Noah, Abraham, Issac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses. But there are also some ...
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In what way was Jesus' prayer heard (Hebrews 5:7)?
Hebrews 5:7 (ESV):
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of ...
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Would it matter if the ID of 'Autor' was revealed and who are the potential candidates?
The author of Hebrews, being generally uncertain, sometimes goes by the moniker "Autor". But who or what lies behind the mask? What clues do we have to work with that could tip us off to their ...
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Was Jesus 'delivered from his fear' or 'delivered because he had fear' of God?
In Hebrews 5:7 Jesus has his 'prayer heard in what he feared' or 'heard in respect to what he feared' - 'εισακουσθεις απο της ευλαβειας'.
The ESV had his prayer was heard 'because of his reverence' ...
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What does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean?
This passage is a bit confusing. Could someone please shed some light on how we are to interpret what Paul is saying here?
Hebrews 6:4-6 (NIV)
It is impossible for those who have once been ...
