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Hebrews 13:20
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses the recipients of Hebrews at the close of the epistle, moving from a request for prayer in verse 19 to a concluding blessing.
The words — ἀναγαγὼν (anagagōn) literally means "having brought up" or "having brought back out," denoting the resurrection. εἰρηνῆς (eirēnēs) translates to "of peace," identifying the divine origin of the blessing.
The thread — The shepherd title appears in John 10:11 where Jesus claims the role, and Psalm 23:1 where the Lord provides for his people. The blood and covenant framework aligns with the access to God described in Hebrews 10:22.
Why it lands — The text states that Jesus was restored to life through covenant blood, establishing him as the authoritative shepherd. It asks the reader to anchor expectations and actions in this completed work rather than in human initiative.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
Cross-references
- John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.
- Hebrews 10:22 let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
- Psalms 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
- Romans 15:33 The God of peace be with all of you. Amen.
- John 10:14 I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
- Ezekiel 37:26 And I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary among them forever.
- Zechariah 9:11 As for you, because of the blood of My covenant, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit.
- Exodus 24:8 So Moses took the blood, splattered it on the people, and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.”
- Acts 2:24 But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.