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Hebrews 12:28

Hebrews 12:29 akjv — For our God is a consuming fire.

American King James Version

"For our God is a consuming fire. "

— Hebrews 12:29, American King James Version

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Hebrews 12 — Context

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Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he has promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.

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And this word, Yet once more, signifies the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.

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Why we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

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For our God is a consuming fire.

Hebrews 12:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Hebrews 12:29 say?
Hebrews 12:29 in the American King James Version reads: “For our God is a consuming fire. ”
Where is Hebrews 12:29 in the Bible?
Hebrews 12:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 12, verse 29.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 12:29.
What translation should I read Hebrews 12:29 in?
Hebrews 12:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 12:29?
Hebrews 12:29 reads (AKJV): “For our God is a consuming fire. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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