Hebrews verses

Hebrews verses are statements from the Epistle to the Hebrews that are particularly helpful or insightful:

science

• the universe wears out like a garment - the Second Law of Thermodynamics
• use of infinity
• use of perfection
• Principle of Least Action

perseverance

• "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us ...." Hebrews 12:1 (ESV, emphasis added)

permanent rest

• "Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. ... So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God." Hebrews 4:1 and Hebrews 4:9 - this is the complete rest of eternal life.

anxiety

Hebrews 4:16 : "Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

names

• uses "Philadelphia", meaning "brotherly love," inspiring the city's name and wording throughout the New Testament (Philos (noun) appears 29 times, while phileo (verb) appears 25 times), see Hebrews 13:1

angels

Heb 13:2 : "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."

politics

Hebrews 10:24-25 : "²⁴And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, ²⁵not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."