Hebrews 6:20

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Modern

…where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.

Traditional

Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Literal

…where Jesus, the forerunner for us, entered according to the order of Melchizedek, having become a high priest to the age.

Latin

…ubi præcursor pro nobis introivit Jesus, secundum ordinem Melchisedech pontifex factus in æternum.

Original

Greek

English

…where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.

Notes

Hebrews 6:19–20

Christian hope is a reliable anchor for our souls. In the first century, an anchor symbolized stability and safety.
behind the curtain: A curtain separated the outer room of the sanctuary, where only priests could enter, from the inner room, the Most Holy Place (Exodus 25:10 –40). Only the high priest could enter the Most Holy Place, and only once a year on the Day of Atonement (Exodus 29; Leviticus 16:1 –25). Because of Jesus and his unique role as high priest, he has already entered God’s presence for us. He serves as our eternal high priest and leads us to enter God’s presence with him (Hebrews 10:19 –23).
the order of Melchizedek: This phrase introduces the discussion in 7:1 –28.

Hebrews 6:13–20

This passage highlights how we can trust God's promises. It uses an example (Hebrews 6:13 –15), then explains a general rule (6:16), and finally makes the main point: God made an important promise (6:17 –18). This promise gives us hope because it shows Jesus is our eternal high priest (6:19 –20).

Hebrews 5:11–6:20

After starting to talk about the role of Jesus as high priest (Hebrews 5:1 –10), the author addresses the audience with several encouragements (5:11–6:20). This change in the sermon or speech aimed to capture the listeners' attention.

Theme notes and profiles

Melchizedek God’s Word Royal Psalms Security and Obedience The Ascension of Jesus The Cities of Refuge

Related verses

Hebrews 4:14
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
Hebrews 5:6
And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
Hebrews 5:10
…and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 1:3
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
Hebrews 9:24
For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.
Hebrews 8:1
The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
Romans 8:34
Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.
John 14:2–3
In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?
Hebrews 2:10
In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
Hebrews 9:12
He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.
Ephesians 1:20–23
…which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Melchizedek: King of Salem and priest of God Most High

Glossary

Ascension of Christ Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Exaltation of Christ Forerunner Hebrews, Letter to the Melchisedec Melchizedek Psalms, Book of

Topics

Forerunner: Figurative of Christ Heaven: Christ: As Mediator, Entered Into Jesus, the Christ: Eternity of Jesus, the Christ: Exaltation of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Forerunner Jesus, the Christ: Priesthood of: After the Order of Melchizedek Melchizedek: A Priest and Type of Christ Priest: Before Moses: Melchizedek Salvation: Plan of Tabernacle: (The Holy of Holies) Heaven The Ascension of Christ: As the Forerunner of his People The Ascension of Christ: Typified the High Priest Christ: After the Order of Melchizedek The High Priest: Inferior to Christ in Being of the Order of Aaron Titles and Names of Christ: Forerunner

Hebrews 6:20

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