Hebrews 13:20

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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,

Complete Jewish Bible:

The God of shalom brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep, our Lord Yeshua, by the blood of an eternal covenant.

Berean Standard Bible:

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,

American Standard Version:

Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, even our Lord Jesus,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now^{G1161} the God^{G2316} of peace^{G1515}, that brought again^{G321} from^{G1537} the dead^{G3498} our^{G2257} Lord^{G2962} Jesus^{G2424}, that great^{G3173} shepherd^{G4166} of the sheep^{G4263}, through^{G1722} the blood^{G129} of the everlasting^{G166} covenant^{G1242},

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Commentary for Hebrews 13:20

Hebrews 13:20 is part of the closing benediction of the Epistle to the Hebrews, a letter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. This verse encapsulates several key themes of the epistle, including the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice, the enduring nature of the new covenant, and the pastoral role of Jesus as the "great shepherd."

The historical context of Hebrews is somewhat uncertain, but it is generally believed to have been written to Jewish Christians who were familiar with the Old Testament and its covenantal language. These believers were likely facing persecution and were in danger of reverting to their former Jewish practices to escape hardship. The author of Hebrews seeks to reassure them of the superiority of Christ and the new covenant, which is "everlasting" and fulfills and surpasses the old.

The verse speaks of "the God of peace," a title that reflects the divine desire for harmony and wholeness within the community of believers. It also alludes to the resurrection of Jesus, a central tenet of Christian faith, affirming that God has the power to conquer death and has demonstrated this by raising Jesus from the dead. Jesus is identified as "the great shepherd of the sheep," an image that draws on Old Testament motifs of God as a shepherd (e.g., Psalm 23) and points to Jesus' role as a caring and protective leader for His people.

The phrase "through the blood of the everlasting covenant" refers to the sacrificial death of Jesus, which is understood to have established a new and permanent relationship between God and humanity. This "everlasting covenant" is characterized by forgiveness and a transformed heart, in contrast to the temporary and external nature of the old covenant's sacrifices.

In summary, Hebrews 13:20 synthesizes the theological arguments of the epistle, emphasizing the peace-bringing nature of God, the resurrection power manifested in Christ, and the eternal validity of the new covenant established through Jesus' sacrificial death. It serves as a powerful affirmation of Christian hope and a call to remain steadfast in faith, trusting in Jesus as the ultimate shepherd and savior.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G2316
   There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θεός
   Transliteration: theós
   Pronunciation: theh'-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
   
3. Strong's Number: G1515
   There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰρήνη
   Transliteration: eirḗnē
   Pronunciation: i-ray'-nay
   Description: probably from a primary verb (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity:--one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.
   
4. Strong's Number: G321
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀνάγω
   Transliteration: anágō
   Pronunciation: an-ag'-o
   Description: from ἀνά and ἄγω; to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away:--bring (again, forth, up again), depart, launch (forth), lead (up), loose, offer, sail, set forth, take up.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1537
   There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκ
   Transliteration: ek
   Pronunciation: ex
   Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3498
   There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: νεκρός
   Transliteration: nekrós
   Pronunciation: nek-ros'
   Description: from an apparently primary (a corpse); dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun):--dead.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2257
   There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμῶν
   Transliteration: hēmōn
   Pronunciation: hay-mone'
   Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2962
   There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κύριος
   Transliteration: kýrios
   Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
   Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2424
   There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
   Transliteration: Iēsoûs
   Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
   
10. Strong's Number: G3173
    There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέγας
    Transliteration: mégas
    Pronunciation: meg'-as
    Description: (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also μέγιστος, μείζων); big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application):--(+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.
    
11. Strong's Number: G4166
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποιμήν
    Transliteration: poimḗn
    Pronunciation: poy-mane'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a shepherd (literally or figuratively):--shepherd, pastor.
    
12. Strong's Number: G4263
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρόβατον
    Transliteration: próbaton
    Pronunciation: prob'-at-on
    Description: probably neuter of a presumed derivative of προβαίνω; something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively):--sheep(-fold).
    
13. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
    
14. Strong's Number: G129
    There are 141 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αἷμα
    Transliteration: haîma
    Pronunciation: hah'-ee-mah
    Description: of uncertain derivation; blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred:--blood.
    
15. Strong's Number: G166
    There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αἰώνιος
    Transliteration: aiṓnios
    Pronunciation: ahee-o'-nee-os
    Description: from αἰών; perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well):--eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).
    
16. Strong's Number: G1242
    There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διαθήκη
    Transliteration: diathḗkē
    Pronunciation: dee-ath-ay'-kay
    Description: from διατίθεμαι; properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will):--covenant, testament.