Hebrews 7:22

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Also this shows how much better is the covenant of which Yeshua has become guarantor.

Berean Standard Bible:

Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.

American Standard Version:

by so much also hath Jesus become the surety of a better covenant.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

By^{G2596} so much^{G5118} was^{G1096} Jesus^{G2424} made^{G1096} a surety^{G1450} of a better^{G2909} testament^{G1242}.

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Commentary for Hebrews 7:22

Hebrews 7:22 is part of a larger passage in the New Testament that discusses the priesthood of Jesus Christ in relation to the Old Testament priesthood. The verse specifically states, "By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament." To understand this verse, we need to consider the themes of priesthood, covenant, and the historical transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant that the book of Hebrews addresses.

In the historical context, the Jewish people were familiar with the Levitical priesthood, which was established under the Mosaic Law. This priesthood was responsible for mediating between God and the people through sacrifices and rituals. However, these sacrifices had to be offered repeatedly and were unable to perfect the worshipers or take away sins completely (Hebrews 10:1-4).

The author of Hebrews argues that Jesus Christ, being a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek—a priesthood that precedes and supersedes the Levitical priesthood (Hebrews 7:17, Psalm 110:4)—has brought about a better covenant. This "better testament" is the New Covenant prophesied in Jeremiah 31:31-34, which would involve an internal transformation of the people of God, with the law written on their hearts and their sins forgiven and remembered no more.

In Hebrews 7:22, the term "surety" implies that Jesus is the guarantor of this better covenant. His role as high priest is superior to that of the Levitical priests because His single sacrifice of Himself on the cross is completely effective in atoning for sin, unlike the temporary and provisional sacrifices of the old system. By His perfect obedience and sacrifice, Jesus has secured a new and living way for believers to approach God (Hebrews 10:19-22).

In summary, Hebrews 7:22 encapsulates the theological assertion that Jesus Christ, as the guarantor of the New Covenant, has established a superior and more effective means of relating to God, rendering the old system obsolete. This verse speaks to the heart of the Christian faith, emphasizing the finality and sufficiency of Christ's priestly work for the salvation of humanity.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G2596
   There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κατά
   Transliteration: katá
   Pronunciation: kat-ah'
   Description: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
   
2. Strong's Number: G5118
   There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τοσοῦτος
   Transliteration: tosoûtos
   Pronunciation: tos-oo'-tos
   Description: from (so much; apparently from ὁ and ὅς) and οὗτος (including its variations); so vast as this, i.e. such (in quantity, amount, number of space):--as large, so great (long, many, much), these many.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1096
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γίνομαι
   Transliteration: gínomai
   Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
   Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1450
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔγγυος
   Transliteration: éngyos
   Pronunciation: eng'-goo-os
   Description: from ἐν and (a limb); pledged (as if articulated by a member), i.e. a bondsman:--surety.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2909
   There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κρείττων
   Transliteration: kreíttōn
   Pronunciation: krite'-tohn
   Description: comparative of a derivative of κράτος; stronger, i.e. (figuratively) better, i.e. nobler:--best, better.
   
7. 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.