Hebrews 5:7 bbe — Who in the days of his flesh, having sent up prayers and requests with strong crying and weeping to him who was able to…

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"Who in the days of his flesh, having sent up prayers and requests with strong crying and weeping to him who was able to give him salvation from death, had his prayer answered because of his fear of God."

— Hebrews 5:7, Bible in Basic English

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Hebrews 5 — Context

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And no man who is not given authority by God, as Aaron was, takes this honour for himself.

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In the same way Christ did not take for himself the glory of being made a high priest, but was given it by him who said, You are my Son, this day I have given you being:

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As he says in another place, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

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Who in the days of his flesh, having sent up prayers and requests with strong crying and weeping to him who was able to give him salvation from death, had his prayer answered because of his fear of God.

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And though he was a Son, through the pain which he underwent, the knowledge came to him of what it was to be under God's orders;

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And when he had been made complete, he became the giver of eternal salvation to all those who are under his orders;

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Being named by God a high priest of the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 5:7 say?
Hebrews 5:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Who in the days of his flesh, having sent up prayers and requests with strong crying and weeping to him who was able to give him salvation from death, had his prayer answered because of his fear of God.”
Where is Hebrews 5:7 in the Bible?
Hebrews 5:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 5, verse 7.
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 5:7.
What translation should I read Hebrews 5:7 in?
Hebrews 5:7 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 5:7?
Hebrews 5:7 reads (BBE): “Who in the days of his flesh, having sent up prayers and requests with strong crying and weeping to him who was able to give him salvation from death, had his prayer answered because of his fear of God.” 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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