Hebrews 8:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ 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;

Complete Jewish Bible:

Here is the whole point of what we have been saying: we do have just such a cohen gadol as has been described. And he does sit at the right hand of HaG’dulah in heaven.

Berean Standard Bible:

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,

American Standard Version:

Now in the things which we are saying the chief pointis this: We have such a high priest, who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now^{G1161} of^{G1909} the things which we have spoken^{G3004} this is the sum^{G2774}: We have^{G2192} such^{G5108} an high priest^{G749}, who^{G3739} is set^{G2523} on^{G1722} the right hand^{G1188} of the throne^{G2362} of the Majesty^{G3172} in^{G1722} the heavens^{G3772};

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Commentary for Hebrews 8:1

Hebrews 8:1 is a pivotal verse in the New Testament, encapsulating a key theme of the Epistle to the Hebrews: the superiority of the new covenant and its high priest, Jesus Christ, over the old covenant and its priesthood. The historical context of this verse is rooted in the transition from the Jewish religious system, which was centered around the Levitical priesthood and the Mosaic Law, to the new covenant established by Jesus.

The verse declares that Jesus is the ultimate high priest, a role that was central to Jewish religious life. Unlike the earthly high priests who served temporarily and had to offer sacrifices for their own sins as well as for the people, Jesus, as a heavenly high priest, offers a perfect and eternal sacrifice through His own blood. By being seated at the right hand of God, a position of honor and authority, Jesus is depicted as having completed His work of redemption and now intercedes for believers (Hebrews 7:25).

The "throne of the Majesty in the heavens" refers to the heavenly realm where God's throne is located, emphasizing the divine authority and majesty of Jesus. This imagery draws from Old Testament theophanies and royal enthronement psalms, reinforcing the exalted status of Christ. The author of Hebrews uses this imagery to reassure the readers of the surpassing greatness of Jesus' priestly ministry, which provides direct access to God and a more intimate relationship with Him through the new covenant.

In summary, Hebrews 8:1 succinctly presents Jesus as the preeminent high priest of a new and better covenant, one that is heavenly, eternal, and superior to the old. The verse serves as a thematic summary of the preceding chapters, highlighting the exalted position of Christ and the transformative implications of His priestly ministry for believers.

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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: G1909
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπί
   Transliteration: epí
   Pronunciation: ep-ee'
   Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
   
3. Strong's Number: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2774
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κεφάλαιον
   Transliteration: kephálaion
   Pronunciation: kef-al'-ah-yon
   Description: neuter of a derivative of κεφαλή; a principal thing, i.e. main point; specially, an amount (of money):--sum.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2192
   There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔχω
   Transliteration: échō
   Pronunciation: skheh'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
   
6. Strong's Number: G5108
   There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τοιοῦτος
   Transliteration: toioûtos
   Pronunciation: toy-oo'-tos
   Description: (including the other inflections); from τοί and οὗτος; truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality):--like, such (an one).
   
7. Strong's Number: G749
   There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀρχιερεύς
   Transliteration: archiereús
   Pronunciation: ar-khee-er-yuce'
   Description: from ἀρχή and ἱερεύς; the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest:--chief (high) priest, chief of the priests.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3739
   There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅς
   Transliteration: hós
   Pronunciation: ho
   Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2523
   There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καθίζω
   Transliteration: kathízō
   Pronunciation: kath-id'-zo
   Description: another (active) form for καθέζομαι; to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell):--continue, set, sit (down), tarry.
   
10. 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.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1188
    There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δεξιός
    Transliteration: dexiós
    Pronunciation: dex-ee-os'
    Description: from δέχομαι; the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes):--right (hand, side).
    
12. Strong's Number: G2362
    There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θρόνος
    Transliteration: thrónos
    Pronunciation: thron'-os
    Description: from (to sit); a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate:--seat, throne.
    
13. Strong's Number: G3172
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μεγαλωσύνη
    Transliteration: megalōsýnē
    Pronunciation: meg-al-o-soo'-nay
    Description: from μέγας; greatness, i.e. (figuratively) divinity (often God himself):--majesty.
    
14. Strong's Number: G3772
    There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐρανός
    Transliteration: ouranós
    Pronunciation: oo-ran-os'
    Description: perhaps from the same as ὄρος (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):--air, heaven(-ly), sky.