Hebrews 8:9
The Scripture
(9) Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Hebrews chapter 8 the author reminds the readers that God has made a covenant with Abraham and that the promise of the land is secure for those who keep the commandments. It explains that the covenant is based on God’s faithfulness and that the people must not neglect their obligations. The chapter also warns that those who abandon the covenant will face judgment.
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