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   "theme": "Jesus the High Priest",
   "author": "Anonymous; early church tradition favors Paul under the Spirit’s inspiration",
   "audience": "The primary audience of Hebrews was Jewish Christians who were familiar with the Old Testament and the Levitical priesthood.",
   "date": "Hebrews was likely written before the destruction of the Jerusalem temple in AD 70, as the letter refers to the sacrificial system in the present tense.",
   "purpose": "The author demonstrates the supremacy of Christ, highlights Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament, and urges faithfulness in the face of trials.",
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    "The New Covenant",
    "Rest for God's People",
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   "summary": "Hebrews emphasizes the supremacy of Christ as the ultimate revelation of God, superior to Moses and the angels. It encourages believers to hold fast to their faith, highlighting Jesus as the heavenly high priest and once for all sacrifice. The text urges faith and warns against apostasy, emphasizing Christ’s eternal priesthood.",
   "keyVerse": "Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.\n—Hebrews 3:1"
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    "heading": "Summary",
    "text": "Hebrews emphasizes the supremacy of Christ as the ultimate revelation of God, superior to Moses and the angels. It encourages believers to hold fast to their faith, highlighting Jesus as the heavenly high priest and once for all sacrifice. The text urges faith and warns against apostasy, emphasizing Christ’s eternal priesthood."
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    "heading": "Title and Author",
    "text": "The authorship of Hebrews has been a subject of debate for centuries. While the text itself does not explicitly name its author, early church tradition has attributed it to the Apostle Paul. Due to differences in style and vocabulary compared to Paul’s other epistles, some scholars suggest other possible authors, such as Barnabas, Apollos, or Luke."
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    "heading": "Historical Context",
    "text": "Hebrews was likely written before the destruction of the Jerusalem temple in AD 70, as the letter refers to the sacrificial system in the present tense. The early Christian community was facing persecution and was tempted to revert to Judaism to avoid suffering. This context is crucial for understanding the exhortations and warnings throughout the book."
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    "heading": "Audience and Purpose",
    "text": "The primary audience of Hebrews was Jewish Christians who were familiar with the Old Testament and the Levitical priesthood. The author demonstrates the supremacy of Christ, highlights Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament, and urges faithfulness in the face of trials."
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    "text": "Hebrews is an epistle with sermonic elements. It combines theological exposition with practical exhortation, using a sophisticated Greek style.\n<div class=\""
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    "text": "• Author: Anonymous; early church tradition favors Paul under the Spirit’s inspiration\n• Total Verses: 303\n• Total Words: 4,957 (Greek TR) / 4,959 (Greek MT) / 4,946 (Greek NA28) / 6,897 (KJV) / 6,995 (ESV) / 7,052 (NIV)\n• Total Chapters: 13\n• First Word: Πολυμερῶς – “in many parts”\n• Last Word: ἀμήν – “Amen”\n• Longest Chapter: Hebrews 11\n• Shortest Chapter: Hebrews 8\n• Divisions:\n– Hebrews 1–2 — The Son superior to angels; sharing our humanity\n– Hebrews 3–4 — Jesus greater than Moses; promise of God’s rest\n– Hebrews 5:1–10 — Christ the perfect High Priest\n– Hebrews 5:11–6:20 — Warning against falling away; assurance of hope\n– Hebrews 7 — Priesthood of Melchizedek surpasses Levitical order\n– Hebrews 8–10:18 — Better covenant, sanctuary, and once-for-all sacrifice\n– Hebrews 10:19–39 — Call to draw near, hold fast, and endure\n– Hebrews 11 — Parade of faith’s champions\n– Hebrews 12 — Run the race; divine discipline; unshakable kingdom\n– Hebrews 13 — Practical exhortations and benediction"
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    "heading": "Firsts and Origins",
    "text": "• First NT work to present Jesus explicitly as “High Priest” (Hebrews 2:17; 3:1)\n• Only canonical book to call Him “Apostle” (Hebrews 3:1)\n• First full quotation of Jeremiah 31:31-34 defining the “new covenant” (Hebrews 8:8-12)\n• Origin of the phrase “author and perfecter of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2)\n• First use of “cloud of witnesses” for Old-Testament saints (Hebrews 12:1)\n• Earliest explicit declaration “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8)\n• Provides the church’s first extended “hall of faith,” tracing redemptive history (Hebrews 11)"
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    "heading": "Language and Legacy",
    "text": "• Highly polished Koine Greek; classical rhetoric; intricate OT exegesis\n• About thirty-five direct OT quotations plus many allusions\n• Repeated adjective “better” (κρείττων) contrasts covenants, sacrifices, promises\n• Foundational for doctrines of Christ’s priesthood, once-for-all atonement, believer’s access to the throne of grace\n• Enriches worship language: “Let us draw near” (Hebrews 4:16), “sacrifice of praise” (Hebrews 13:15)\n• Inspired hymns (“Before the Throne of God Above,” “Nothing but the Blood”) and confessional statements on perseverance"
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    "text": "1. God (Hebrews 1:1)\n- The supreme being who spoke to the ancestors through the prophets and now speaks through His Son.\n2. Jesus (Hebrews 1:2)\n- The Son of God, through whom God made the universe and who is the radiance of God's glory.\n3. Angels (Hebrews 1:4)\n- Spiritual beings who serve God and are mentioned in contrast to Jesus, who is superior to them.\n4. David (Hebrews 4:7)\n- The second king of Israel, referenced in the context of a psalm attributed to him, emphasizing the importance of not hardening one's heart.\n5. Melchizedek (Hebrews 5:6)\n- A priest and king of Salem, who is a type of Christ, having no recorded beginning or end, and is mentioned in the context of Jesus' priesthood.\n6. Abraham (Hebrews 6:13)\n- The patriarch of Israel, known for his faith and the promises God made to him, which are fulfilled in Christ.\n7. Isaac (Hebrews 11:9)\n- The son of Abraham, who, along with Jacob, is an heir of the promise and lived by faith in the land of promise.\n8. Jacob (Hebrews 11:9)\n- The son of Isaac and father of the twelve tribes of Israel, who also lived by faith in the promises of God.\n9. Esau (Hebrews 11:20)\n- The elder son of Isaac, who was blessed by his father concerning things to come, despite selling his birthright.\n10. Joseph (Hebrews 11:21)\n- The son of Jacob, who by faith spoke of the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions about his bones.\n11. Moses (Hebrews 11:23)\n- The leader of the Israelites who led them out of Egypt, known for his faith and for choosing to suffer with God's people rather than enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.\n12. Rahab (Hebrews 11:31)\n- A prostitute in Jericho who, by faith, welcomed the spies and was not killed with those who were disobedient.\n13. Gideon (Hebrews 11:32)\n- A judge of Israel who, by faith, defeated the Midianites with a small army.\n14. Barak (Hebrews 11:32)\n- A military leader who, with the prophetess Deborah, defeated the Canaanite army.\n15. Samson (Hebrews 11:32)\n- A judge of Israel known for his great strength and his faith, which led to the defeat of the Philistines.\n16. Jephthah (Hebrews 11:32)\n- A judge of Israel who, by faith, led Israel to victory over the Ammonites.\n17. David (Hebrews 11:32)\n- Mentioned again as a man of faith, known for his leadership and heart for God.\n18. Samuel (Hebrews 11:32)\n- A prophet and judge of Israel who anointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David.\n19. The Prophets (Hebrews 11:32)\n- A collective reference to the prophets of Israel who, through faith, accomplished great things and suffered for God's sake."
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    "text": "1. Heaven (Hebrews 1:3)\n- Heaven is referenced as the place where Jesus sits at the right hand of the Majesty on high, symbolizing His divine authority and completed work of redemption. \"The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.\"\n2. Egypt (Hebrews 3:16)\n- Egypt is mentioned in the context of the Israelites' exodus and their subsequent rebellion in the wilderness. It serves as a historical reference to the deliverance of God's people. \"For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt?\"\n3. Wilderness (Hebrews 3:8)\n- The wilderness is where the Israelites wandered for forty years due to their unbelief and disobedience. It symbolizes a place of testing and rebellion. \"Do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness.\"\n4. Jerusalem (Hebrews 12:22)\n- Jerusalem is referred to in a spiritual sense as the \"heavenly Jerusalem,\" representing the city of the living God and the ultimate destination for believers. \"Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem.\"\n5. Mount Zion (Hebrews 12:22)\n- Mount Zion is used symbolically to represent the spiritual home of God's people, contrasting with Mount Sinai, where the law was given. It signifies a place of grace and divine presence. \"Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem.\""
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    "text": "1. The Supremacy of Christ (Hebrews 1:1-4): The book begins by establishing the superiority of Christ over the prophets and angels. It highlights that God has spoken through His Son, who is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being.\n2. Christ Superior to Angels (Hebrews 1:5-14): The author argues that Christ is superior to angels, using Old Testament quotations to show that Jesus is the Son of God, worshiped by angels, and seated at the right hand of God.\n3. Warning Against Neglecting Salvation (Hebrews 2:1-4): The author warns readers not to drift away from the message of salvation delivered by Christ, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to what they have heard.\n4. Jesus Made Fully Human (Hebrews 2:5-18): This section explains why Jesus had to be made fully human, to suffer and die, so that He could bring many sons to glory and become a merciful and faithful high priest.\n5. Christ Greater than Moses (Hebrews 3:1-6): The author compares Jesus to Moses, stating that while Moses was faithful as a servant in God's house, Christ is faithful as a Son over God's house.\n6. Warning Against Unbelief (Hebrews 3:7-19): Using the example of the Israelites' unbelief in the wilderness, the author warns readers to remain faithful and not harden their hearts.\n7. The Promise of Rest (Hebrews 4:1-11): The author speaks of a promised rest for God's people, encouraging them to enter this rest through faith and obedience.\n8. The Living and Active Word of God (Hebrews 4:12-13): The Word of God is described as living, active, and sharper than any double-edged sword, able to judge the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.\n9. Jesus the Great High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16): Jesus is presented as the great high priest who has passed through the heavens and can sympathize with human weaknesses, encouraging believers to approach God's throne of grace with confidence.\n10. The Priesthood of Melchizedek (Hebrews 5:1-10): The author introduces the concept of Jesus as a high priest in the order of Melchizedek, emphasizing His eternal priesthood.\n11. Warning Against Falling Away (Hebrews 5:11-6:12): The author warns against spiritual immaturity and the danger of falling away, urging readers to move beyond elementary teachings and grow in faith.\n12. The Certainty of God's Promise (Hebrews 6:13-20): The author reassures readers of the certainty of God's promises, using the example of God's promise to Abraham and the unchangeable nature of His purpose.\n13. The Superiority of Melchizedek's Priesthood (Hebrews 7:1-28): The author elaborates on the superiority of Melchizedek's priesthood over the Levitical priesthood, highlighting Jesus as the eternal high priest.\n14. The New Covenant (Hebrews 8:1-13): The author explains the superiority of the new covenant, established by Christ, which is based on the prophecy in Jeremiah 31.\n15. The Earthly and Heavenly Sanctuaries (Hebrews 9:1-14): A comparison is made between the earthly tabernacle and the heavenly sanctuary, with Christ entering the latter to offer His own blood for eternal redemption.\n16. Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (Hebrews 9:15-28): The author emphasizes that Christ's sacrifice was once for all, unlike the repeated sacrifices of the old covenant, and it brings about the forgiveness of sins.\n17. A Call to Persevere in Faith (Hebrews 10:19-39): Believers are encouraged to draw near to God with a sincere heart, hold unswervingly to hope, and spur one another on toward love and good deeds, while being warned against willful sin.\n18. Faith Defined and Exemplified (Hebrews 11:1-40): Known as the \"faith chapter,\" this section defines faith and provides examples of Old Testament figures who lived by faith, despite not receiving the promises in their lifetime.\n19. Exhortation to Endurance (Hebrews 12:1-13): Believers are encouraged to run the race with perseverance, fixing their eyes on Jesus, and to endure hardship as discipline from God.\n20. Warning Against Refusing God (Hebrews 12:14-29): The author warns against refusing God, who speaks from heaven, and emphasizes the unshakeable nature of God's kingdom.\n21. Concluding Exhortations and Benediction (Hebrews 13:1-25): The book concludes with practical exhortations on love, hospitality, marriage, and leadership, along with a benediction and final greetings."
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    "text": "1. The Supremacy of Christ (Hebrews 1:1-4)\n- The book begins by establishing the superiority of Christ over the prophets and angels. It emphasizes that God has spoken through His Son, who is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being.\n2. Christ as High Priest (Hebrews 2:17)\n- Jesus is presented as the merciful and faithful high priest who makes atonement for the sins of the people. This theme is developed extensively, highlighting His role in mediating between God and humanity.\n3. Faith and Perseverance (Hebrews 3:6)\n- The author encourages believers to hold firmly to their confidence and hope in Christ. The theme of faith is further elaborated in chapter 11, often referred to as the \"Faith Hall of Fame.\"\n4. The New Covenant (Hebrews 8:6-13)\n- Hebrews compares the old covenant, given through Moses, with the new covenant established by Christ. The new covenant is described as superior, due to the eternal aspect of this covenant. Though the earthly statutes will pass away, the eternal covenant is ongoing in the world to come.\n5. Rest for God's People (Hebrews 4:1-11)\n- The concept of rest is explored, drawing parallels between the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land and the spiritual rest available to believers through faith in Christ.\n6. The Danger of Apostasy (Hebrews 6:4-6)\n- The book warns against falling away from the faith after having received the knowledge of the truth. It stresses the importance of perseverance and maturity in the Christian life.\n7. The Role of Suffering and Discipline (Hebrews 12:5-11)\n- Suffering is portrayed as a form of divine discipline, intended for the growth and holiness of believers. The author encourages readers to endure hardship as discipline from a loving Father.\n8. The Unshakable Kingdom (Hebrews 12:28)\n- Believers are reminded of the unshakable kingdom they are receiving, urging them to worship God with reverence and awe. This theme underscores the eternal nature of God's promises.\n9. The Call to Holiness and Community (Hebrews 10:24-25)\n- The book emphasizes the importance of living a holy life and encouraging one another in the faith. Believers are urged to meet together regularly and spur one another on toward love and good deeds.\n10. The Finality of Christ's Sacrifice (Hebrews 10:10-14)\n- The once-for-all nature of Christ's sacrifice is highlighted, contrasting it with the repeated sacrifices of the old covenant. This theme underscores the completeness and sufficiency of Jesus' atoning work."
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    "text": "1. Heir of All Things (Hebrews 1:2)\nJesus is described as the \"heir of all things,\" indicating His supreme authority and ownership over all creation.\n2. Creator (Hebrews 1:2)\nJesus is credited with the creation of the world, emphasizing His divine power and preexistence.\n3. Radiance of God's Glory (Hebrews 1:3)\nJesus is the \"radiance of God's glory,\" reflecting God's nature and character perfectly.\n4. Exact Representation of God's Nature (Hebrews 1:3)\nHe is the \"exact representation of His nature,\" underscoring His divine essence and unity with God.\n5. Sustainer of All Things (Hebrews 1:3)\nJesus \"upholds all things by His powerful word,\" highlighting His ongoing role in maintaining the universe.\n6. Purifier of Sins (Hebrews 1:3)\nAfter making purification for sins, Jesus sat down at the right hand of God, signifying the completion of His redemptive work.\n7. Superior to Angels (Hebrews 1:4)\nJesus is described as being \"much superior to the angels,\" indicating His exalted status.\n8. Son of God (Hebrews 1:5)\nThe title \"Son\" emphasizes His unique relationship with God, distinct from angels and humans.\n9. Firstborn (Hebrews 1:6)\nAs the \"firstborn,\" Jesus holds a position of preeminence and honor.\n10. God (Hebrews 1:8)\nThe Father addresses the Son as \"God,\" affirming His divine nature.\n11. Lord (Hebrews 1:10)\nJesus is called \"Lord,\" a title of authority and divinity, linking Him to the Creator.\n12. Apostle (Hebrews 3:1)\nJesus is referred to as the \"apostle,\" meaning one sent by God, emphasizing His mission.\n13. High Priest (Hebrews 3:1; 4:14)\nAs the \"high priest,\" Jesus mediates between God and humanity, offering Himself as the ultimate sacrifice.\n14. Faithful Son (Hebrews 3:6)\nJesus is a \"faithful Son over God's house,\" highlighting His loyalty and leadership.\n15. Source of Eternal Salvation (Hebrews 5:9)\nJesus is the \"source of eternal salvation\" for all who obey Him, emphasizing His role in granting eternal life.\n16. Forerunner (Hebrews 6:20)\nAs the \"forerunner,\" Jesus has entered the heavenly sanctuary ahead of believers, preparing the way.\n17. King of Righteousness and Peace (Hebrews 7:2)\nJesus is likened to Melchizedek, the \"king of righteousness\" and \"king of peace,\" symbolizing His just and peaceful reign.\n18. Mediator of a New Covenant (Hebrews 8:6; 9:15)\nJesus is the \"mediator of a better covenant,\" establishing a new relationship between God and humanity.\n19. Perfect Sacrifice (Hebrews 9:14)\nJesus offered Himself \"without blemish to God,\" fulfilling the requirements of a perfect sacrifice.\n20. Author and Perfecter of Faith (Hebrews 12:2)\nJesus is the \"author and perfecter of our faith,\" initiating and completing the journey of faith for believers.\n21. Great Shepherd (Hebrews 13:20)\nAs the \"great Shepherd of the sheep,\" Jesus cares for and guides His followers."
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    "wants": "encourage steadfast faith",
    "relation": "addresses the audience",
    "onStage": true
   }
  ],
  "whyNow": {
   "tension": "persecution and temptation to revert to Judaism after expositions on Christ's supremacy and the new covenant",
   "watchFor": [
    "faith defined",
    "ancients commended",
    "creation by faith"
   ]
  },
  "sectionSummary": "Faith is defined as assurance of hoped-for things and certainty of the unseen, with ancients commended and creation understood by faith.",
  "era": "The Early Church",
  "approxDate": "before AD 70",
  "evidence": [
   "intro:HEB:context",
   "intro:HEB:audience",
   "outline:HEB:3",
   "outline:HEB:9",
   "outline:HEB:18",
   "outline:HEB:23",
   "outline:HEB:25"
  ],
  "model": "xai:grok-4.3",
  "check": "pass",
  "scope": "section",
  "scopeLabel": "Faith and Assurance (11:1–3)"
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 "chapter": {
  "book": {
   "code": "HEB",
   "name": "Hebrews",
   "chapters": 13
  },
  "chapter": 11,
  "title": "Hebrews 11",
  "verses": 40,
  "where": [
   {
    "title": "Follow Great Models of Faith",
    "range": "11:1–13:25",
    "href": "/Hebrews_11-13"
   }
  ],
  "sections": [
   {
    "id": 27,
    "title": "Faith and Assurance",
    "range": "1–3",
    "href": "/Hebrews_11:1-3",
    "opening": "Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.",
    "summary": null
   },
   {
    "id": 29,
    "title": "Able, Enoch, and Noah",
    "range": "4–7",
    "href": "/Hebrews_11:4-7",
    "opening": "By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave…",
    "summary": null
   },
   {
    "id": 30,
    "title": "Abraham and Sarah",
    "range": "8–19",
    "href": "/Hebrews_11:8-19",
    "opening": "By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without…",
    "summary": null
   },
   {
    "id": 31,
    "title": "Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph",
    "range": "20–22",
    "href": "/Hebrews_11:20-22",
    "opening": "By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future.",
    "summary": null
   },
   {
    "id": 32,
    "title": "Moses",
    "range": "23–29",
    "href": "/Hebrews_11:23-29",
    "opening": "By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and…",
    "summary": null
   },
   {
    "id": 33,
    "title": "Many Others",
    "range": "30–40",
    "href": "/Hebrews_11:30-40",
    "opening": "By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.",
    "summary": null
   }
  ],
  "names": [
   {
    "kind": "person",
    "items": [
     {
      "id": "abel_13",
      "verses": [
       4
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Abel",
      "d": "A breath, or vanity, the second son of Adam and Eve",
      "first": "Genesis 4:2",
      "chs": 5,
      "m": "Abel"
     },
     {
      "id": "cain_533",
      "verses": [
       4
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Cain",
      "d": "The first-born son of Adam and Eve",
      "first": "Genesis 4:1",
      "chs": 4,
      "m": "Cain"
     },
     {
      "id": "enoch_1192",
      "verses": [
       5
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Enoch (father of Methuselah)",
      "d": "The son of Jared, and father of Methuselah",
      "first": "Genesis 5:18",
      "chs": 5,
      "m": "Enoch"
     },
     {
      "id": "noah_2210",
      "verses": [
       7
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Noah",
      "d": "Rest, the grandson of Methuselah, who was for two hundred and fifty years contemporary with Adam, and the son of Lamech, who was about fifty years…",
      "first": "Genesis 5:29",
      "chs": 15,
      "m": "Noah"
     },
     {
      "id": "abraham_58",
      "verses": [
       8,
       17
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Abraham",
      "d": "Son of Terah, named before his older brothers Nahor and Haran, because he was the heir of the promises",
      "first": "Genesis 17:5",
      "chs": 82,
      "m": "Abraham"
     },
     {
      "id": "isaac_616",
      "verses": [
       9,
       17,
       18,
       20
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Isaac",
      "d": "The only son of Abraham by Sarah",
      "first": "Genesis 17:19",
      "chs": 52,
      "m": "Isaac"
     },
     {
      "id": "israel_682",
      "verses": [
       9,
       20,
       21,
       22
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Jacob (Israel)",
      "d": "One who follows on another’s heels; supplanter,, the second born of the twin sons of Isaac by Rebekah",
      "first": "Genesis 32:28",
      "chs": 333,
      "m": "Israel"
     },
     {
      "id": "sarah_2473",
      "verses": [
       11
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Sarah",
      "d": "The wife and at the same time the half-sister of Abraham",
      "first": "Genesis 17:15",
      "chs": 16,
      "m": "Sarah"
     },
     {
      "id": "esau_1216",
      "verses": [
       20
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Esau (Edom)",
      "d": "Hairy, Rebekah’s first-born twin son",
      "first": "Genesis 25:25",
      "chs": 52,
      "m": "Esau"
     },
     {
      "id": "joseph_1710",
      "verses": [
       21,
       22
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Joseph (son of Jacob)",
      "d": "The elder of the two sons of Jacob by Rachel, who, on the occasion of his birth, said, God hath taken away [Heb",
      "first": "Genesis 30:24",
      "chs": 55,
      "m": "Joseph"
     },
     {
      "id": "moses_2108",
      "verses": [
       23,
       24
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Moses",
      "d": "Son of Amram and Jochebed",
      "first": "Exodus 2:10",
      "chs": 204,
      "m": "Moses"
     },
     {
      "id": "daughter_of_pharaoh_988",
      "verses": [
       24
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Daughter of Pharaoh",
      "d": "The princess who adopted the infant Moses, Ex",
      "first": "Exodus 2:5",
      "chs": 3,
      "m": "Daughter of Pharaoh"
     },
     {
      "id": "pharaoh_2331",
      "verses": [
       24
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Pharaoh (of the Exodus)",
      "d": "The Pharaoh of the Exodus was probably Menephtah I., the fourteenth and eldest surviving son of Rameses II. He resided at Zoan, where he had the…",
      "first": "Genesis 12:15",
      "chs": 41,
      "m": "Pharaoh"
     },
     {
      "id": "jesus_905",
      "verses": [
       26
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Jesus Christ",
      "d": "Jesus of Nazareth, the central figure of the Gospels, called the Christ (Messiah)",
      "first": "Matthew 1:1",
      "chs": 267,
      "m": "Jesus"
     },
     {
      "id": "rahab_2388",
      "verses": [
       31
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Rahab",
      "d": "A poetical name applied to Egypt in Ps",
      "first": "Joshua 2:1",
      "chs": 4,
      "m": "Rahab"
     },
     {
      "id": "barak_401",
      "verses": [
       32
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Barak",
      "d": "Son of Abinoam; The son of Abinoam",
      "first": "Judges 4:6",
      "chs": 3,
      "m": "Barak"
     },
     {
      "id": "david_994",
      "verses": [
       32
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "David",
      "d": "The eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem",
      "first": "Ruth 4:17",
      "chs": 190,
      "m": "David"
     },
     {
      "id": "gideon_1314",
      "verses": [
       32
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Gideon",
      "d": "Called also Jerubbaal, was the first of the judges whose history is circumstantially narrated",
      "first": "Judges 6:11",
      "chs": 6,
      "m": "Gideon"
     },
     {
      "id": "jephthah_839",
      "verses": [
       32
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Jephthah",
      "d": "Whom God sets free, or the breaker through, a “mighty man of valour” who delivered Israel from the oppression of the Ammonites, and judged Israel six…",
      "first": "Judges 11:1",
      "chs": 4,
      "m": "Jephthah"
     },
     {
      "id": "samson_2468",
      "verses": [
       32
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Samson",
      "d": "The son of Manoah, born at Zorah",
      "first": "Judges 13:24",
      "chs": 5,
      "m": "Samson"
     },
     {
      "id": "samuel_2469",
      "verses": [
       32
      ],
      "k": "person",
      "n": "Samuel",
      "d": "The peculiar circumstances connected with his birth are recorded in 1 Sam",
      "first": "1 Samuel 1:20",
      "chs": 27,
      "m": "Samuel"
     }
    ]
   },
   {
    "kind": "place",
    "items": [
     {
      "id": "place-egypt_362",
      "verses": [
       26,
       27
      ],
      "k": "place",
      "n": "Egypt",
      "d": "The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture",
      "first": "Genesis 12:10",
      "chs": 212,
      "lat": 26.4902014068366,
      "lon": 29.88079617,
      "m": "Egypt"
     },
     {
      "id": "place-red_sea_986",
      "verses": [
       29
      ],
      "k": "place",
      "n": "Red Sea",
      "d": "The sea so called extends along the west coast of Arabia for about 1,400 miles, and separates Asia from Africa",
      "first": "Exodus 10:19",
      "chs": 21,
      "lat": 19,
      "lon": 39.5,
      "m": "Red Sea"
     },
     {
      "id": "place-jericho_634",
      "verses": [
       30
      ],
      "k": "place",
      "n": "Jericho",
      "d": "A fenced city in the midst of a vast grove of palm trees, in the plain of Jordan, over against the place where that river was crossed by the…",
      "first": "Numbers 22:1",
      "chs": 42,
      "lat": 31.8700465,
      "lon": 35.443876,
      "m": "Jericho"
     }
    ]
   },
   {
    "kind": "group",
    "items": [
     {
      "id": "group-israelites",
      "verses": [
       22
      ],
      "k": "group",
      "n": "Israelites",
      "d": "A people group named in 235 chapters",
      "first": "Genesis 32:32",
      "chs": 235,
      "m": "Israelites"
     },
     {
      "id": "group-egyptians",
      "verses": [
       29
      ],
      "k": "group",
      "n": "Egyptians",
      "d": "A people group named in 55 chapters",
      "first": "Genesis 12:12",
      "chs": 55,
      "m": "Egyptians"
     }
    ]
   }
  ],
  "crossRefs": [
   {
    "f": "11:1",
    "to": "2 Corinthians 5:7",
    "sec": 27,
    "snip": "For we walk by faith, not by sight.",
    "section": "Faith and Assurance"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:3",
    "to": "Psalms 33:6",
    "sec": 27,
    "snip": "By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.",
    "section": "Faith and Assurance"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:4",
    "to": "Genesis 4:3-5",
    "sec": 29,
    "snip": "So in the course of time, Cain brought some of the fruit of the soil as an offering to the LORD,",
    "section": "Able, Enoch, and Noah"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:5",
    "to": "Genesis 5:21-24",
    "sec": 29,
    "snip": "When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah.",
    "section": "Able, Enoch, and Noah"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:6",
    "to": "Proverbs 8:17",
    "sec": 29,
    "snip": "I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.",
    "section": "Able, Enoch, and Noah"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:8",
    "to": "Genesis 12:1-4",
    "sec": 30,
    "snip": "Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the…",
    "section": "Abraham and Sarah"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:9",
    "to": "Genesis 12:8",
    "sec": 30,
    "snip": "From there Abram moved on to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel to the west…",
    "section": "Abraham and Sarah"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:10",
    "to": "Hebrews 13:14",
    "sec": 30,
    "snip": "For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.",
    "section": "Abraham and Sarah"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:20",
    "to": "Genesis 27:27-40",
    "sec": 31,
    "snip": "So he came near and kissed him. When Isaac smelled his clothing, he blessed him and said: “Ah, the smell of…",
    "section": "Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:21",
    "to": "Genesis 47:31-48:1",
    "sec": 31,
    "snip": "“Swear to me,” Jacob said. So Joseph swore to him, and Israel bowed in worship at the head of his bed.",
    "section": "Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:22",
    "to": "Genesis 50:24-25",
    "sec": 31,
    "snip": "Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely visit you and bring you up from…",
    "section": "Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:23",
    "to": "Exodus 1:22",
    "sec": 32,
    "snip": "Then Pharaoh commanded all his people: “Every son born to the Hebrews you must throw into the Nile, but every…",
    "section": "Moses"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:24",
    "to": "Exodus 2:10-11",
    "sec": 32,
    "snip": "When the child had grown older, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. She named him…",
    "section": "Moses"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:25",
    "to": "Psalms 84:10",
    "sec": 32,
    "snip": "For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house…",
    "section": "Moses"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:30",
    "to": "Joshua 6:3-20",
    "sec": 33,
    "snip": "March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days.",
    "section": "Many Others"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:31",
    "to": "James 2:25",
    "sec": 33,
    "snip": "In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and…",
    "section": "Many Others"
   },
   {
    "f": "11:32",
    "to": "1 Samuel 1:20",
    "sec": 33,
    "snip": "So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I…",
    "section": "Many Others"
   }
  ],
  "previous": {
   "chapter": 10,
   "sections": [
    "Christ’s Perfect Sacrifice",
    "A Call to Persevere"
   ]
  },
  "next": {
   "chapter": 12,
   "sections": [
    "A Call to Endurance",
    "God Disciplines His Sons",
    "A Call to Holiness",
    "An Unshakable Kingdom"
   ]
  },
  "facts": {
   "author": "Anonymous; early church tradition favors Paul under the Spirit’s inspiration",
   "audience": "The primary audience of Hebrews was Jewish Christians who were familiar with the Old Testament and the Levitical priesthood.",
   "date": "Hebrews was likely written before the destruction of the Jerusalem temple in AD 70, as the letter refers to the sacrificial system in the present tense.",
   "theme": "Jesus the High Priest",
   "summary": "Hebrews emphasizes the supremacy of Christ as the ultimate revelation of God, superior to Moses and the angels. It encourages believers to hold fast to their faith, highlighting Jesus as the heavenly high priest and once for all sacrifice. The text urges faith and warns against apostasy, emphasizing Christ’s eternal priesthood."
  },
  "era": {
   "index": 11,
   "label": "Early church"
  },
  "routeBible": "https://route.bible/HEB.11"
 }
}