Let’s read through the book of Hebrews one verse at a time in 2023. Every day explore a single verse and its cross references. AI-generated text draws the passages together. RSS feed.
Of the angels he says, “He makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire.”
The cross references for Hebrews 1:7 all relate to the idea of God's angels being messengers of His will. They emphasize the power and might of God, as well as His ability to send out His messengers in the form of winds and fire. The references also allude to the idea of angels being sent out to serve those who are saved, and to bring God's judgment upon the wicked. Ultimately, these cross references are an affirmation of God's divine authority and His ability to send out His messengers to do His will.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| 2 Kings 2:11: And as they still went on and talked, behold, chariots of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. | Both passages refer to the powerful presence of God in the form of fire. Hebrews 1:7 speaks of God's angels as being like winds and flames of fire, illustrating how powerful and mighty they are. 2 Kings 2:11 describes the ascension of Elijah into heaven, accompanied by chariots of fire and horses of fire, showing how God was present with Elijah in a powerful way. |
| 2 Kings 6:17: Then Elisha prayed and said, “O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.” So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. | Both passages discuss the Lord's use of angels to protect and provide guidance. In Hebrews 1:7, the Lord is described as making his angels winds and his ministers a flame of fire, suggesting that they are powerful and swift protectors. In 2 Kings 6:17, Elisha prays for the Lord to open the eyes of a young man, and the Lord responds by allowing him to see an army of horses and chariots of fire around Elisha. This is a representation of God's angels protecting Elisha and the people around him. |
| Psalm 104:4: he makes his messengers winds, his ministers a flaming fire. | Both passages refer to God's angels as winds and ministers of fire. Hebrews 1:7 is a direct quote from Psalm 104:4, emphasizing the importance of God's angels in his divine plan. Psalm 104:4 is praising God for his creative power and the role of his angels in his plans for the world. |
| Ezekiel 1:13-14: As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, like the appearance of torches moving to and fro among the living creatures. And the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning. And the living creatures darted to and fro, like the appearance of a flash of lightning. | Both passages reference angels, specifically in relation to fire. Hebrews 1:7 speaks of God making angels winds and ministers a flame of fire, while Ezekiel 1:13-14 describes living creatures with the appearance of burning coals and torches, with fire and lightning coming out of them. This suggests that the angels mentioned in Hebrews 1:7 are the living creatures in Ezekiel 1:13-14, linking the two passages together. |
| Daniel 7:10: A stream of fire issued and came out from before him; a thousand thousands served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him; the court sat in judgment, and the books were opened. | Both passages refer to the majestic nature of God's messengers and attendants. In Hebrews 1:7, the author is quoting from the Old Testament to describe the angels as winds and flames of fire. Daniel 7:10 further paints a picture of the splendor of God's court, with a stream of fire coming from before him and a multitude of messengers and attendants. This scene is meant to emphasize the power and holiness of God. |
| Zechariah 6:5: And the angel answered and said to me, “These are going out to the four winds of heaven, after presenting themselves before the Lord of all the earth. | Both passages refer to angels being sent out by God to do His work. Hebrews 1:7 speaks of angels being sent out as winds and flames of fire, while Zechariah 6:5 speaks of angels being sent out to the four winds of heaven. Both passages emphasize the power and authority of God to send out His angels to do His will. |
| Hebrews 1:14: Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation? | Both passages in Hebrews 1 discuss the role of angels in relation to God's plan of salvation. In verse 7, angels are described as winds and flames of fire, emphasizing their power and might. In verse 14, it is made clear that angels are sent out by God to serve those who are to inherit salvation. This implies that angels have an important role to play in God's plan of salvation, and that they are devoted to the service of God's people. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Your love and care for us, and for sending Your angels to minister to us. We thank You for Your power and might, which is seen in the chariots of fire and horses of fire that protect and guide us. We thank You for the flaming fire of Your ministers, who bring us Your Word and Your truth. We thank You for the stream of fire that comes from You, and for the thousands and ten thousands that serve You. We thank You for the four winds of heaven, that remind us of Your presence in all places. Lastly, we thank You for the ministering spirits that You have sent out to serve us and bring us salvation.
We pray that You would continue to provide us with Your protection and guidance, and that You would fill us with Your love and grace. May we always remember that You are with us, and that You have given us Your angels to watch over us. In Jesus' name, Amen.
This reading plan reads through a single verse each day, six days a week, paired with the most-popular cross references for the verse. AI-generated (and human-reviewed) text provides an opening thought and concluding prayer along with an explanation for how each cross reference relates to the verse. In 2023, this reading plan works through Hebrews one verse at a time. Every seventh day is a catchup day. Want more info? Try this blog post.
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