Hebrews 4

Which worship songs are based on Hebrews 4?

  1. Overture — Donald Lawrence (2013) Hebrews 4:3

    The closely linked references to provision established at the world's foundation and work already completed echo this verse's description of God's works as finished from creation. The song applies that language to receiving provision through faith rather than developing the passage's teaching about rest.

  2. 969 — ApologetiX (2022) Hebrews 4:7

    The outro explicitly cites these verses, while the song's urgency and warning against remaining unyielding paraphrase Hebrews' repeated command to respond today rather than harden the heart.

  3. A Few More Years — Buddy Greene (2010) Hebrews 4:9-10

    The final verse presents the believer’s ultimate rest specifically as an enduring Sabbath. This closely reflects Hebrews’ description of a Sabbath rest remaining for God’s people, in which they cease from their work.

  4. A Source With No Name — ApologetiX (2015) Hebrews 4:9-11

    The explicit chapter-four reference and Sabbath imagery identify Hebrews’ teaching about the Sabbath rest remaining for God’s people and the call to enter that rest.

  5. Break — Hostyle Gospel (2013) Hebrews 4:12

    The spiritually wielded double-edged blade recalls Hebrews' distinctive description of the penetrating power of God's word. The song repurposes that image for confrontation with evil.

  6. Deep Heaven — Becoming the Archetype (2008) Hebrews 4:12

    The depiction of divine revelation penetrating and cutting into the narrator’s spirit recalls Hebrews’ description of God’s word piercing inward to divide soul and spirit. Both portray divine truth as an incisive force that exposes a person’s innermost reality.

  7. Live and Die in the Name — Hostyle Gospel (2007) Hebrews 4:12

    The portrayal of God's word as a double-edged sword adapts this verse's distinctive image. The song extends that image into an imagined battle against evil.

  8. Mercy Of God (Live) — The Belonging Co & Mitch Wong (2023) Hebrews 4:12-13

    The description of God discerning inner thoughts and exposing what a person tries to conceal closely reflects Hebrews’ portrayal of divine scrutiny, before which nothing remains hidden.

  9. (Seeing You Again) For the First Time — Corpus Christi (2010) Hebrews 4:12

    The anatomical separation involving marrow unmistakably adapts Hebrews' description of the penetrating power of God's word. The song changes the anatomy and places the action within its depiction of divine healing.

  10. The Word Is Alive — Casting Crowns (2007) Hebrews 4:12

    The chorus combines the living character of God's word with its sword-like cutting power, directly adapting the paired descriptions in Hebrews.

  11. Holy Is Your Word — J Moss (2012) Hebrews 4:12

    The depiction of God's word cutting like a blade closely reflects Hebrews' description of its penetrating power and sharpness.

  12. Living Word — Jeremy Camp (2014) Hebrews 4:12

    The chorus presents God’s word as alive and working within the person, affecting the soul and thought. This closely reflects Hebrews’ description of God’s word as living and active, penetrating inwardly and discerning the heart’s thoughts.

  13. Call My Name — Hollyn & Ryan Ofei & Weathrman (2026) Hebrews 4:12

    The closely paired anatomical imagery of joints and marrow evokes Hebrews’ description of God’s word penetrating to the deepest interior divisions of a person. The song adapts that image to portray the Spirit’s voice reaching and connecting the singer inwardly.

  14. Speak, O Lord — Keith & Kristyn Getty (2013) Hebrews 4:12

    The prayer for God to examine inward thoughts and attitudes closely echoes this verse’s description of Scripture discerning the heart’s thoughts and intentions. The hymn’s emphasis on the transforming power of God’s Word strengthens the connection.

  15. Manolo — Trip Lee & Lecrae (2014) Hebrews 4:12

    The double-edged weapon imagery and the description of Scripture cutting the speaker deeply unmistakably invoke the passage's portrayal of God's word as a penetrating, double-edged sword.

  16. Undivided — Elevation Worship (2008) Hebrews 4:12-13

    The second verse combines piercing, exposure of the heart, and complete disclosure before God. This closely echoes the passage’s description of God’s word discerning the heart and everything being exposed before him.

  17. The Space Between Us — Building 429 (2008) Hebrews 4:13

    The second verse closely adapts the assertion that nothing is hidden from God's sight, presenting the singer's life as fully exposed to divine inspection.

  18. To Be Loved — Lydia Laird (2020) Hebrews 4:13-16

    The song follows Hebrews' movement from complete exposure before God to a gracious invitation: hidden weakness is already known, yet the believer may approach God to receive mercy and grace rather than rejection.

  19. If She Only Knew — Micah Tyler (2017) Hebrews 4:13

    The bridge closely reflects the teaching that nothing is concealed from God and that everything remains visible before him.

  20. Deep End (remix) — Lecrae (2020) Hebrews 4:14-16

    Calling Christ the high priest who reaches people in weakness evokes Hebrews' presentation of Jesus as the compassionate high priest through whom believers approach God for mercy and help.

  21. How Vast the Love - Live — Sovereign Grace Music (2019) Hebrews 4:14-16

    The opening identifies Jesus by Hebrews’ distinctive priestly title and invites believers to approach God confidently because of his mediating work.

  22. Now Why This Fear — Sovereign Grace Music (2014) Hebrews 4:14

    The final verse applies Hebrews' distinctive title of great high priest to Jesus, grounding the believer's assurance in His priestly mediation.

  23. TWO WORDS — indie tribe, Mogli the Iceburg, Torey D'Shaun & nobigdyl. (2026) Hebrews 4:14-16

    The mention of 'High priest, blood soaked' alludes to the sacrificial system and the role of Jesus as the high priest, emphasizing themes of sacrifice and redemption.

  24. More Than Welcome — Aaron Shust (2019) Hebrews 4:14-16

    The song closely follows Hebrews' invitation to approach God's throne confidently through Jesus the high priest and receive mercy and timely help.

  25. God Who Listens — Chris Tomlin (2020) Hebrews 4:14-16

    The singer's confident approach to God's throne closely paraphrases Hebrews' invitation to approach the throne of grace with boldness because of Jesus, the great high priest.

  26. Rahama (Live) — kaestrings (2024) Hebrews 4:14-16

    The live ad-lib identifying Jesus as High Priest, combined with the repeated appeal for mercy, invokes Hebrews’ portrayal of the sympathetic High Priest through whom believers approach the throne of grace.

  27. Lead Me to the Cross — Francesca Battistelli (2012) Hebrews 4:15

    The description of Jesus experiencing temptation as humans do closely parallels Hebrews' account of his ability to sympathize with human weakness.

  28. Lead Me to the Cross — Chris and Conrad (2009) Hebrews 4:15

    The description of Jesus sharing human experience and undergoing temptation closely echoes Hebrews' portrayal of a high priest who was tempted as humans are.

  29. Não Ha Amor Igual - Ao Vivo — MORADA (2020) Hebrews 4:15

    The statement that Jesus experienced temptation in every respect directly draws on Hebrews' portrayal of the sympathetic, sinless high priest.

  30. What a Friend We Have in Jesus — Aaron Neville (2013) Hebrews 4:15-16

    The portrayal of Jesus understanding human weakness, paired with encouragement to approach him amid temptation and trouble, closely reflects the sympathetic high priest and invitation to seek timely help in this passage.

  31. Long Live The King — Aaron Shust (2007) Hebrews 4:16

    The community's approach to God's throne to receive mercy and grace closely adapts this verse's invitation. The song emphasizes humility and undeserved forgiveness.

  32. For You — Bluetree (2008) Hebrews 4:16

    The combination of approaching God and doing so boldly closely echoes Hebrews’ invitation to approach the throne of grace with confidence. The song places this access in the context of Jesus’ sacrifice.

  33. Carried Away — Between Thieves (2009) Hebrews 4:16

    The chorus directly uses Hebrews' distinctive designation for God's seat of gracious authority. Its movement toward God's presence echoes the passage's invitation to approach for mercy and help.

  34. Good Grief — Big Daddy Weave (2025) Hebrews 4:16

    The bridge identifies God as the source of timely help amid grief and weakness, closely reflecting Hebrews' invitation to approach God for grace and help in a time of need.

  35. Boldly I Approach (The Art of Celebration) — Beth Croft (2014) Hebrews 4:16

    The chorus closely adapts the invitation to approach God's throne confidently. The opening emphasis on grace reinforces this specific connection.

  36. A Son of Your Love — Fernando Ortega (2009) Hebrews 4:16

    The refrain locates both mercy and grace at God's throne, closely adapting Hebrews' invitation to approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and help.

  37. The Other Side — Jason Gray (2011) Hebrews 4:16

    The bridge connects acknowledging personal inadequacy with receiving mercy before God's throne. Together with the chorus's emphasis on timely divine help, this closely reflects Hebrews' invitation to approach God's throne for mercy and help in need.

  38. Wellspring - Live — Leeland (2019) Hebrews 4:16

    The worshippers’ confident approach to God in a state of need reflects the invitation to approach the throne of grace boldly to receive mercy and timely help.

  39. Come Alive - Live — Red Rocks Worship (2019) Hebrews 4:16

    The song uses Hebrews’ distinctive image of approaching God’s gracious throne, where mercy and timely help are available.

  40. Looking for the Grace — Greater Vision (2013) Hebrews 4:16

    The repeated request to find grace that provides help during hardship closely parallels this verse’s invitation to approach God for grace and timely help. The song’s surrounding discussion of prayer strengthens the connection.

  41. Forever (Live) — Bethel Music & Kari Jobe (2014) Hebrews 4:16

    The introduction combines approaching God boldly with receiving mercy and grace, closely adapting the distinctive wording of this invitation to approach God's throne.

  42. Grateful For The Gospel — Brian Free & Assurance (2024) Hebrews 4:16

    The singer describes approaching God’s throne through grace and receiving mercy, closely paralleling Hebrews’ invitation to approach the throne of grace confidently for mercy and grace.

  43. Praise the Father, Praise the Son — Chris Tomlin (2008) Hebrews 4:16

    The opening verse uses Hebrews’ distinctive designation of God’s throne as the place where grace is received. This connects divine authority with merciful help amid suffering.

  44. When I Pray — DOE (2022) Hebrews 4:16

    The closing message describes prayer as the privilege of approaching God directly and receiving what is needed. This strongly parallels Hebrews' invitation to approach God's throne confidently to obtain mercy and timely help.

  45. Holding Nothing Back — Jesus Culture (2011) Hebrews 4:16

    The worshipper's confident approach to God's throne closely follows this verse's invitation to approach the throne of grace boldly. The surrounding emphasis on access through Christ reinforces the connection.

  46. Jesus' Blood - Live — LIFE Worship (2014) Hebrews 4:16

    The bridge adopts Hebrews’ distinctive designation of God’s throne as the place of gracious welcome. The song places this image within a future heavenly encounter, whereas Hebrews uses it to encourage believers’ present approach for mercy and help.

  47. Praise to the Most High — Matt Redman & Joe L Barnes (2025) Hebrews 4:16

    The song references a 'throne of grace,' which aligns with the biblical imagery found in Hebrews that emphasizes the accessibility of God's grace to believers.

  48. We Cry Out — Gateway Worship (2008) Hebrews 4:16

    The opening combines God's gracious throne with dependence on mercy, closely matching Hebrews' invitation to approach that throne to receive mercy and grace.

  49. Easy — ELEVATION RHYTHM (2022) Hebrews 4:16

    The song presents approaching God confidently despite human imperfection, closely reflecting Hebrews' invitation to approach God's throne of grace with confidence.

  50. Echo Holy (Live from Littleton) — Red Rocks Worship (2021) Hebrews 4:16

    The bridge uses Hebrews’ distinctive designation for God’s seat of authority and mercy, presenting the worshiper as able to approach God in anticipation of the final encounter.

  51. My Hands Are Open — Bethel Music (2020) Hebrews 4:16

    The singer's desire to approach God with boldness closely reflects the exhortation to draw near confidently to God's throne of grace in order to receive what is needed.

Hebrews 4 (King James Version)

1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.

2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.

3 For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.

4 For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.

5 And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.

6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:

7 Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.

9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.

10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.

11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.