Hebrews 5:9
And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 10
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τελειωθεὶς
being made perfect
G5048
τελειωθεὶς
being made perfect
Strong's:
G5048
Word #:
2 of 10
to complete, i.e., (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)
ἐγένετο
he became
G1096
ἐγένετο
he became
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
3 of 10
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 10
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὑπακούουσιν
them that obey
G5219
ὑπακούουσιν
them that obey
Strong's:
G5219
Word #:
5 of 10
to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e., to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 10
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Cross References
Hebrews 12:2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.Hebrews 9:15And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.Hebrews 2:10For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.Hebrews 9:12Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.Acts 5:32And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.1 Peter 1:22Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:Daniel 9:24Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.Hebrews 11:8By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.Romans 1:5By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:Romans 2:8But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
Historical Context
The completion of Christ's earthly work through death, resurrection, and ascension qualified Him to be the eternal High Priest. His priesthood, unlike Aaron's, brings eternal rather than temporary salvation.
Questions for Reflection
- How is obedience to Christ evidence of genuine saving faith in your life?
- What does eternal salvation mean for your security in Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Being made perfect' (Greek 'teleiotheis') means brought to completion or fully qualified for His mission, not moral improvement. 'Author of eternal salvation' (Greek 'aitios soterias aionias') designates Christ as the source and cause of salvation that lasts forever. Salvation is 'unto all them that obey him'—not earning salvation by obedience but evidencing genuine faith through obedient response.