Hebrews 7:26

Translations

Modern

Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

Traditional

For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

Literal

For such for us indeed was fitting—a high priest holy, innocent, undefiled, having been separated from sinners, and having become higher than the heavens,

Latin

Talis enim decebat ut nobis esset pontifex, sanctus, innocens, impollutus, segregatus a peccatoribus, et excelsior cælis factus:

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English

Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

Notes

Hebrews 7:26–27

Jesus is free from sin and different from sinners (see Hebrews 4:15). This makes him better than the old covenant priests, who had to handle their own sins and those of the people (see also 5:1 –3).
He holds the highest place of honor in heaven, affirming his unique role as high priest (see 2:9; 5:9; Philippians 2:5 –11).
once for all: This means once, never to be repeated, not once for all people.

Hebrews 7:19–28

The priests under the old covenant were weak because they died, which ended their service, and they were also sinful. In contrast, Jesus is the new high priest. He never sinned and he defeated death, so his priesthood is permanent and more effective.

Hebrews 7:11–28

After explaining why Melchizedek is greater than the Levites (Hebrews 7:1 –10), the author now argues that Jesus, our high priest like Melchizedek, is also greater than the Levitical priests of the old covenant.

Hebrews 7:1–28

Hebrews 7 expands on the idea from 5:1 –10: Jesus is chosen as a high priest like Melchizedek.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Melchizedek The Cities of Refuge The Superiority of the Son

Related verses

2 Corinthians 5:21
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
1 Peter 2:22
“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.”
Hebrews 4:14–15
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.
1 John 2:2
He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
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,
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.
Luke 23:41
We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
Isaiah 53:9
He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.
Luke 23:47
When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.”
Hebrews 10:11–22
Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.
Hebrews 12:2
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 9:14
…how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Glossary

Aaron Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Christ God, Being and Attributes of Hebrews, Letter to the Holiness Incarnation Melchisedec Melchizedek Paraclete Priesthood Reconciliation Sinlessness of Christ Son of God Test Tithe, Tithing

Topics

Character of Christ: Harmless Holiness: Christ: An Example of Jesus, the Christ: Exaltation of Jesus, the Christ: Holiness of Jesus, the Christ: Priesthood of: Is of Unblemished Purity Nazarites: Christ Sin: Christ Alone Was Without Succession of Priests, Irregularity In The Example of Christ is Perfect The Excellency and Glory of Christ in his Sinless Perfection the High Priest Christ is of Unblemished Purity The High Priest: Inferior to Christ in Needing to Make Atonement for his own Sins The High Priest: Typified Christ in Holiness of office The Human Nature of Christ was Without Sin

Hebrews 7:26

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