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Hebrews 12:12

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Therefore, lift up the hands that hang down and the feeble knees,

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Though not named in verse 12 itself, Jerusalem and Mount Zion appear in the surrounding contrast: believers approach the heavenly Mount Zion, the city of the living God, rather than Sinai. This hope strengthens weary Christians to persevere under God’s fatherly discipline.

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Hebrews 12:12 mentions Jerusalem and Mount Zion.

Jerusalem · Godot13
Mount Zion · Eman

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