Hebrews 8:9

God's Word

It will not be like the promise that I made to their ancestors when I took them by the hand and brought them out of Egypt. They rejected that promise, so I ignored them, says the Lord.

Cross References

Genesis 19:16

When he hesitated, the men grabbed him, his wife, and his two daughters by their hands, because the Lord wanted to spare Lot. They brought them safely outside the city.

Job 8:20

“Certainly, God does not reject a person of integrity or give a helping hand to wicked people.

Psalm 105:43

He brought his people out with joy, his chosen ones with a song of joy.

Psalm 77:20

Like a shepherd, you led your people. You had Moses and Aaron take them by the hand.

Psalm 78:57

They were disloyal and treacherous like their ancestors. They were like arrows shot from a defective bow.

Exodus 32:8

They’ve already turned from the way I commanded them to live. They’ve made a statue of a calf for themselves. They’ve bowed down to it and offered sacrifices to it. They’ve said, ‘Israel, here are your gods who brought you out of Egypt.’ ”

Exodus 34:10

The Lord said, “I’m making my promise  again. In front of all your people I will perform miracles that have never been done in any other nation in all the world. All the people around you will see how awesome these miracles are that I will perform for you.

Song of Solomon 8:5

Who is this young woman coming from the wilderness with her arm around her beloved? Under the apple tree I woke you up. There your mother went into labor with you. There she went into labor and gave birth to you!

Isaiah 40:11

Like a shepherd he takes care of his flock. He gathers the lambs in his arms. He carries them in his arms. He gently helps the sheep and their lambs.

Isaiah 41:13

I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand and say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid; I will help you.’

Isaiah 51:18

From all the children she gave birth to, there was no one to guide her. From all the children she raised, there was no one to take her by the hand.

Isaiah 63:9

In all their troubles he was troubled, and he was the Messenger who saved them. In his love and compassion he reclaimed them. He always held them and carried them in the past.

Jeremiah 31:32

It will not be like the promise that I made to their ancestors when I took them by the hand and brought them out of Egypt. They rejected that promise, although I was a husband to them,” declares the Lord.

Lamentations 4:16

The Lord himself has scattered them. He will no longer look favorably on them. They no longer respected the priests, nor did they honor their older leaders.”

Ezekiel 16:59

“ ‘This is what the Almighty Lord says: I will give you what you deserve. You despised your marriage vows and rejected my promise.

Ezekiel 16:8

“ ‘I went by you again and looked at you. You were old enough to make love to. So I spread my robe over you, and covered your naked body. I promised to love you, and I exchanged marriage vows with you. You became mine, declares the Almighty Lord.

Amos 5:22

Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I won’t accept them. I won’t even look at the fellowship offerings of your choicest animals.

Malachi 2:13

Here is another thing you do: You cover the Lord’s altar with tears. You moan and groan because he no longer pays attention to your offerings or accepts them from you.

Mark 8:23

Jesus took the blind man’s hand and led him out of the village. He spit into the man’s eyes and placed his hands on him. Jesus asked him, “Can you see anything?”

Acts 13:11

The Lord is against you now. For a while you will be blind, unable to see the light of day.” Suddenly, Elymas couldn’t see a thing. He tried to find people to lead him.

Acts 7:36

This is the man who led our ancestors out of Egypt. He is the person who did amazing things and worked miracles in Egypt, at the Red Sea, and in the desert for 40 years.

Acts 9:8

Saul was helped up from the ground. When he opened his eyes, he was blind. So his companions led him into Damascus.

Galatians 4:24

I’m going to use these historical events as an illustration. The women illustrate two arrangements. The one woman, Hagar, is the arrangement made on Mount Sinai. Her children are born into slavery.

Deuteronomy 29:1

These are the terms of the promise  that the Lord commanded Moses to give to the Israelites in Moab. This was in addition to the promise the Lord gave them at Mount Horeb.

Deuteronomy 29:12

You are ready to accept the terms and conditions of the promise that the Lord your God is giving you today.

Deuteronomy 29:25

The answer will be, “Because they abandoned the promise of the Lord God of their ancestors. He made this promise to them when he brought them out of Egypt.