Hebrews 7:25

Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The author addresses Jewish believers tempted to revert to the old covenant, concluding a doctrinal section on Jesus' eternal priesthood.

The words — The Greek term παντελὲς (panteles) literally means "uttermost" or "complete," modifying the verb σῴζειν (sōzein), "to save," to indicate total deliverance.

The thread — The text's claim of Christ's permanent intercession runs parallel to Romans 8:34, where he sits at God's right hand, and 1 John 2:1, which identifies him as an advocate for believers.

Why it lands — The text states that Jesus' unending life guarantees his continuous intercession, requiring the reader to base their approach to God solely on his finished work rather than personal merit.

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The Greek words

King James Version

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Cross-references

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.
1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
Jude 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—
John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Ephesians 2:18 For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Isaiah 45:22 Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.
Romans 5:2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
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.