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n. - A New Testament book traditionally included among the epistle of Saint Paul but now generally considered not to have been written by him; The ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob).

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  • It says in Hebrews 9.22, “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins” (NRSV).
  • Other than the brief affirmation of the event of Abraham being tempted mentioned in Hebrews that you posted.
  • Who that looks on this condition of the Hebrews is not filled with awe, when he considers the fulfilment of this prophecy?
  • The Hebrews were a terrible example to all the world.
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