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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,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author of Hebrews addresses Jewish Christians to conclude his exposition of Christ's priesthood and transition to the new covenant. He speaks at the pivot point between his argument about the old sanctuary and the superior ministry of Jesus.
The words — The Greek term κεφάλαιον (kephalaion) literally means "sum" or "main point," functioning as a rhetorical marker for the preceding discourse. The verb ἔχομεν (echomen) translates as "we have," asserting the readers' present possession of this high priest.
The thread — The imagery of Christ seated at God's right hand runs through Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 3:1, and Revelation 3:21. These passages trace the same exaltation motif from the Son's priestly mediation to the believer's future inheritance.
Why it lands — The text states that believers possess a high priest who has taken his seat at the throne of the Majesty in heaven. This requires a reader to acknowledge Christ's completed priestly work as the only ground for access to God and to align their conduct with that heavenly reality.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
Cross-references
- 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.
- Colossians 3:1 Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
- Revelation 3:21 To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
- 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 7:26 Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
- Hebrews 2:17 For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.
- 1 Chronicles 29:11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.
- Psalms 110:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
- Hebrews 10:12 But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God.
- Psalms 21:5 Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.