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.
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.”
These cross references all relate to the overall theme of God's love and joy in the life of Jesus, and the calling of Jesus to bring good news to the poor and to proclaim liberty to the captives. They emphasize the importance of righteousness and justice, and of loving good and hating evil. They also emphasize the power of the Holy Spirit to bring joy and peace in believing, and to bring about a living hope through Jesus' resurrection. Finally, they emphasize the fellowship we have with God through Jesus Christ.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Psalm 23:5: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. | Both passages refer to the anointing of oil as a symbol of God's favor and blessing. In Hebrews 1:9, the anointing of oil is used to describe God's love for righteousness and hatred of wickedness, and how He has blessed the recipient with joy beyond their companions. In Psalm 23:5, the anointing of oil is used to describe God's provision and abundance, as He prepares a table for the recipient in the presence of their enemies. |
| Psalm 45:7: you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions; | Both passages refer to the same event: God anointing someone with the oil of gladness. The writer of Hebrews is referencing Psalm 45:7 in order to emphasize that God has chosen to anoint the person with gladness because of his love for righteousness and hatred of wickedness. Psalm 45:7 is a reminder that God rewards those who choose righteousness and reject wickedness. |
| Isaiah 61:1: The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; | Both passages refer to the anointing of the Lord. Hebrews 1:9 speaks of God anointing Jesus with the oil of gladness, signifying his love of righteousness and hatred of wickedness. Isaiah 61:1 speaks of the Spirit of the Lord anointing Jesus to bring good news to the poor, bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to the captives, and open the prison to those who are bound. This anointing symbolizes Jesus' mission to bring salvation to those who are suffering. |
| Isaiah 61:3: to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified. | Both passages speak of the oil of gladness, which symbolizes God's favor and approval of a person. In Hebrews 1:9, the oil of gladness is applied to Jesus, who is said to have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. In Isaiah 61:3, the oil of gladness is given to those who mourn in Zion, as a sign of God's favor and approval. The oil of gladness symbolizes God's love and grace, which is available to all who call on him. |
| Amos 5:15: Hate evil, and love good, and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the Lord, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph. | Both passages emphasize the importance of loving righteousness and hating wickedness. In Hebrews 1:9, God anoints the one who loves righteousness and hates wickedness with the oil of gladness. Amos 5:15 similarly encourages people to hate evil and love good, so that they may receive God's grace. |
| Luke 4:18: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, | Both passages refer to Jesus being anointed by God. In Hebrews 1:9, God anoints Jesus with the oil of gladness, showing that Jesus is favored by God and is to be celebrated. In Luke 4:18, God anoints Jesus with the Spirit of the Lord to proclaim the good news of the gospel, which includes bringing freedom to those who are oppressed and sight to the blind. This anointing shows that Jesus is uniquely chosen by God to bring salvation to the world. |
| Romans 15:13: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. | Both passages emphasize the power of God to bring joy and hope to believers. Hebrews 1:9 speaks of God anointing the faithful with joy, which is a result of loving righteousness and hating wickedness. Romans 15:13 speaks of God filling believers with joy and peace in believing, which is enabled by the power of the Holy Spirit. |
| Galatians 5:22: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, | Both passages emphasize the importance of living a life of righteousness. Hebrews 1:9 speaks of God rewarding those who love righteousness and hate wickedness with the oil of gladness, indicating a divine blessing. Galatians 5:22 highlights the fruit of the Spirit, which are the qualities of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness that should accompany those who have been blessed by God. |
| 1 Peter 1:3: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, | Both passages refer to Jesus and his role in salvation. Hebrews 1:9 speaks of Jesus as the one anointed with the oil of gladness, emphasizing his role as a righteous leader. 1 Peter 1:3 speaks of Jesus' resurrection, which is the source of the living hope that believers have in him. |
| 1 John 1:3: that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. | Both passages highlight the relationship between God, Jesus, and humanity. Hebrews 1:9 speaks of Jesus being anointed with the oil of gladness by God, emphasizing the special bond between them. 1 John 1:3 speaks of the fellowship between God, Jesus, and humanity, emphasizing the connection between all three. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the anointing of Your Son, Jesus, with the oil of gladness beyond all His companions. We thank You for the Spirit of the Lord being upon Him and for the good news He brought to the poor and the captives.
We thank You for the hope You have given us through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. We thank You for the fruit of Your Spirit that You have given us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness.
We ask You to fill us with all joy and peace in believing, that we may be called oaks of righteousness and may abound in hope. Help us to hate evil and love good, and to establish justice in the gate, that we may be blessed by Your great mercy and grace.
We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 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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