Hebrews 12:17 “For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, h…”

Hebrews 12:17

For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.

World English Bible

For you know that even when he afterward desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for a change of mind though he sought it diligently with tears.

American Standard Version

For ye know that even when he afterward desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected; for he found no place for a change of mind in his father, though he sought it diligently with tears.

Geneva Bible 1599

For ye knowe howe that afterwarde also when he woulde haue inherited the blessing, he was reiected: for he founde no place to repentance, though he sought that blessing with teares.

Darby Translation

for ye know that also afterwards, desiring to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, (for he found no place for repentance) although he sought it earnestly with tears.

Young's Literal Translation

for ye know that also afterwards, wishing to inherit the blessing, he was disapproved of, for a place of reformation he found not, though with tears having sought it.

Bible in Basic English

For you have knowledge that even long after, when he was desiring the blessing for his heritage, he was turned away, though he made his request frequently and with weeping; because the past might not be changed.

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Cross references

“when he”

Genesis 27:31–41

Genesis 27:31–41 · BSB

He too made some tasty food, brought it to his father, and said to him, “My father, sit up and eat of your son’s game, so that you may bless me.”

“he was”

Proverbs 1:24–31 Matthew 7:23 Hebrews 6:8 Jeremiah 6:30 Luke 13:24–27 Matthew 25:11

Proverbs 1:24–31 · BSB

Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand,

Matthew 7:23 · BSB

Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’

Hebrews 6:8 · BSB

But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.

Jeremiah 6:30 · BSB

They are called rejected silver, because the LORD has rejected them.”

Luke 13:24–27 · BSB

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.

Matthew 25:11 · BSB

Later the other virgins arrived and said, ‘Lord, lord, open the door for us!’

“for he”

Hebrews 10:26–29 Hebrews 6:4–6

Hebrews 10:26–29 · BSB

If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,

Hebrews 6:4–6 · BSB

It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,

Also

Genesis 27:30–41

Genesis 27:30–41 · BSB

As soon as Isaac had finished blessing him and Jacob had left his father’s presence, his brother Esau returned from the hunt.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright.

18For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm;

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