Hebrews 7:25

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.

Wherefore {G3606} he is able {G1410} also {G2532} to save them {G4982} to {G1519} the uttermost {G3838} that come {G4334} unto God {G2316} by {G1223} him {G846}, seeing he ever {G3842} liveth {G2198} to {G1519} make intercession {G1793} for {G5228} them {G846}.

and consequently, he is totally able to deliver those who approach God through him; since he is alive forever and thus forever able to intercede on their behalf.

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

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

Hebrews 7:25 (KJV)

"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."

Commentary

This verse serves as a powerful conclusion to the argument in Hebrews 7, which establishes the superiority and permanence of Jesus' priesthood compared to the Levitical priesthood. Because Jesus is a priest "after the order of Melchizedek" with an "unchangeable priesthood" (Hebrews 7:24), His ministry is eternally effective.

Key Themes:

  • Complete Salvation: Jesus is able to save "to the uttermost." This phrase translates the Greek eis to panteles, meaning completely, perfectly, or forever. It signifies that Jesus' salvation is total – it deals with all aspects of sin (guilt, power, and eventual presence) and secures the believer's eternal destiny. It is not a partial or temporary salvation.
  • Access Through Christ: Salvation is specifically for "them that come unto God by him." This emphasizes that Jesus is the sole mediator between God and humanity. Access to God and the salvation He provides is only possible through faith in Jesus Christ and His atoning work.
  • Eternal Intercession: The basis for Jesus' ability to save completely is that "he ever liveth to make intercession for them." Unlike the Levitical priests who died, Jesus is alive and continuously active in heaven. His intercession (pleading on behalf of believers) ensures the ongoing effectiveness of His sacrifice and the security of those who come to God through Him.

Linguistic Insight: The Greek word for "intercession" (entygchano) means to approach or plead with someone on behalf of another, to intervene, or mediate. It highlights Jesus' continuous role as our advocate before God, based on His finished work on the cross (compare Romans 8:34, 1 John 2:1).

Practical Application: This verse offers profound assurance to believers. Because Jesus lives and intercedes, our salvation is eternally secure. We can approach God with confidence, knowing that our great High Priest is constantly advocating for us, ensuring that we are kept saved "to the uttermost." It encourages perseverance in faith, trusting in His perfect and ongoing work.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Romans 8:34

    Who [is] he that condemneth? [It is] Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

  • 1 John 2:1

    ¶ My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

  • 1 John 2:2

    And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for [the sins of] the whole world.

  • 1 Timothy 2:5

    For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

  • Jude 1:24

    Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present [you] faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

  • John 14:6

    Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

  • Ephesians 2:18

    For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
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