New English Translation
Hebrews 8:1
1Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We have such a high priest, one who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
Hebrews 8:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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;
- New International Version (NIV)Now the main 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,
- English Standard Version (ESV)Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
Context of Hebrews 8:1
Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We have such a high priest, one who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2a minister in the sanctuary and the true tabernacle that the Lord, not man, set up. 3For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices. So this one too had to have something to offer.
Read all of Hebrews 8Hebrews 8:1 word by word
Κεφάλαιον δὲ ἐπὶ τοῖς λεγομένοις, τοιοῦτον ἔχομεν ἀρχιερέα ὃς ἐκάθισεν ἐν δεξιᾷ τοῦ θρόνου τῆς μεγαλωσύνης ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς,Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Nowδέde · thenG1161
- ofἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
- the things which we have spokenλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
- the sumκεφάλαιοςkephalaion · sumG2774
- We haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
- suchτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
- an high priestἀρχιερεύςarchiereus · high-priestG749
- whoὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
- is setκαθίζωkathizō · to seatG2523
- onἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- the right handδεξιόςdexios · rightG1188
- of the throneὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- of the throneθρόνοςthronos · throneG2362
- of the Majestyμεγαλωσύνηmegalōsunē · majestyG3172
- the heavensοὐρανόςouranos · heavenG3772
Cross-references for Hebrews 8:1
- Hebrews 7:26For it is indeed fitting for us to have such a high priest: holy, innocent, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
- Hebrews 1:3The Son is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, and he sustains all things by his powerful word, and so when he had accomplished cleansing for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
- Hebrews 10:12But when this priest had offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, he sat down at the right hand of God,
- Hebrews 12:2keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
- Ephesians 6:20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may be able to speak boldly as I ought to speak.
- Colossians 3:1Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
- Revelation 3:21I will grant the one who conquers permission to sit with me on my throne, just as I too conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.
- 1 Chronicles 29:11O Lord, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You have dominion and exalt yourself as the ruler of all.
- Job 37:22From the north he comes in golden splendor; around God is awesome majesty.
- Psalms 21:5Your deliverance brings him great honor; you give him majestic splendor.
- Psalms 45:3Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor!
- Psalms 104:1Praise the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, you are magnificent. You are robed in splendor and majesty.
- Psalms 145:12so that mankind might acknowledge your mighty acts, and the majestic splendor of your kingdom.
- Isaiah 24:14They lift their voices and shout joyfully; they praise the majesty of the Lord in the west.
- Micah 5:4He will assume his post and shepherd the people by the Lord’s strength, by the sovereign authority of the Lord his God. They will live securely, for at that time he will be honored even in the distant regions of the earth.
Commentaries on Hebrews 8:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Of the things which we have spoken this is the sum - The word , which we translate sum, signifies the chief, the principal, or head; or, as St. Chrysostom explains it, , "that which is greatest is always called kephalaion," i.e. the head, or chief. Who is set on the right hand of the throne - This is what the apostle states to be the chief or most important point of all that he had yet discussed. His sitting down at the right hand of the throne of God…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Now of the things which we have spoken - Or, “of the things of which we are speaking” (Stuart); or as we should say, “of what is said.” The Greek does not necessarily mean things that “had been” spoken, but may refer to all that he was saying, taking the whole subject into consideration. This is the sum - Or this is the principal thing; referring to what he was about to say, not what he had said. Our translators seem to have understood this as referring…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The excellence of Christ's priesthood above that of Aaron is shown. (1-6) The great excellence of the new covenant above the former. (7-13) Verses 1-6 The substance, or summary, of what had been declared was, that Christians had such a High Priest as they needed. He took upon himself human nature, appeared on earth, and there gave himself as a sacrifice to God for the sins of his people. We must not dare to approach God, or to present any thing to him…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-2The first two verses of chapter 8 connect the previous discussion and introduce the next topic. The main point is that Jesus is appointed as a superior high priest (Hebrews 5:1–10; 7:1–28). He serves in the heavenly tabernacle (also in 8:5): This introduces the theme of Jesus’s superior offering, discussed in the rest of this section (8:3–10:18). Unlike the Levitical priests who served in an earthly tent or building, the sacrifice of Jesus is superior…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-131. the sum--rather, "the principal point"; for the participle is present, not past, which would be required if the meaning were "the sum." "The chief point in (or, 'in the case'; so the Greek, He 9:10, 15, 17) the things which we are speaking," literally, "which are being spoken." such--so transcendently pre-eminent, namely in this respect, that "He is set on the right hand of," &c. Infinitely above all other priests in this one grand respect, He…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Hebrews 8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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