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Hebrews 12:3

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For consider him who has endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, that you don't grow weary, fainting in your souls.

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Although Hebrews 12:3 itself names no location, its surrounding context contrasts earthly Sinai with Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem. Zion was Jerusalem’s sacred hill and royal center, here portraying the believers’ approach to God’s heavenly city through Christ, which strengthens endurance amid opposition.

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Hebrews 12:3 mentions Jerusalem and Mount Zion.

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Mount Zion · Eman

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