Hebrews 5:8 asv — though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered;

American Standard Version

"though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered; "

— Hebrews 5:8, American Standard Version

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Hebrews 5 — Context

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So Christ also glorified not himself to be made a high priest, but he that spake unto him, Thou art my Son, This day have I begotten thee:

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as he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.

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Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear,

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though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered;

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and having been made perfect, he became unto all them that obey him the author of eternal salvation;

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named of God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.

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Of whom we have many things to say, and hard of interpretation, seeing ye are become dull of hearing.

Hebrews 5:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 5:8 say?
Hebrews 5:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered; ”
Where is Hebrews 5:8 in the Bible?
Hebrews 5:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 5, verse 8.
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 5:8.
What translation should I read Hebrews 5:8 in?
Hebrews 5:8 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 5:8?
Hebrews 5:8 reads (ASV): “though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered; ” 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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