Hebrews: Chapters, Verses & Reading Time

New Testament · General Letters · Book 58 of 66

Chapters
13
Verses
303
Words*
6,779
Reading time*
28 min

About Hebrews

Hebrews is an anonymous letter-sermon, traditionally understood as written to Jewish Christians tempted to turn back. It argues that Jesus is greater than the angels, Moses, and the priesthood, and that his sacrifice fulfills the old covenant. Chapter 11 is a well-known roll call of faithful men and women from Israel's history.

Well-known passages: Hebrews 4:12–16 · Hebrews 11 · Hebrews 12:1–2

How long does it take to read Hebrews?

Hebrews has 13 chapters and 303 verses. At an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading all of Hebrews takes about 28 min. You can easily read it in one sitting.

If you read…You'll finish Hebrews in
1 chapter a day13 days
2 chapters a day7 days
3 chapters a day5 days
10 minutes a day3 days

Chapters of Hebrews

The number of verses in each chapter of Hebrews:

  1. Hebrews 114 verses
  2. Hebrews 218 verses
  3. Hebrews 319 verses
  4. Hebrews 416 verses
  5. Hebrews 514 verses
  6. Hebrews 620 verses
  7. Hebrews 728 verses
  8. Hebrews 813 verses
  9. Hebrews 928 verses
  10. Hebrews 1039 verses
  11. Hebrews 1140 verses
  12. Hebrews 1229 verses
  13. Hebrews 1325 verses

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* Word counts are from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain), an English translation. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed for English non-fiction; your pace, language, and translation will vary. Verse counts follow the versification My Bible Log uses for tracking.