Hebrews 8:1
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;
Original Language Analysis
Κεφάλαιον
this is the sum
G2774
Κεφάλαιον
this is the sum
Strong's:
G2774
Word #:
1 of 19
a principal thing, i.e., main point; specially, an amount (of money)
ἐπὶ
of
G1909
ἐπὶ
of
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
3 of 19
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λεγομένοις
the things which we have spoken
G3004
λεγομένοις
the things which we have spoken
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
5 of 19
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
τοιοῦτον
such
G5108
τοιοῦτον
such
Strong's:
G5108
Word #:
6 of 19
truly this, i.e., of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
ἔχομεν
We have
G2192
ἔχομεν
We have
Strong's:
G2192
Word #:
7 of 19
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
ἀρχιερέα
an high priest
G749
ἀρχιερέα
an high priest
Strong's:
G749
Word #:
8 of 19
the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest
ὃς
who
G3739
ὃς
who
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
9 of 19
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἐκάθισεν
is set
G2523
ἐκάθισεν
is set
Strong's:
G2523
Word #:
10 of 19
to seat down, i.e., set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
δεξιᾷ
the right hand
G1188
δεξιᾷ
the right hand
Strong's:
G1188
Word #:
12 of 19
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θρόνου
of the throne
G2362
θρόνου
of the throne
Strong's:
G2362
Word #:
14 of 19
a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μεγαλωσύνης
of the Majesty
G3172
μεγαλωσύνης
of the Majesty
Strong's:
G3172
Word #:
16 of 19
greatness, i.e., (figuratively) divinity (often god himself)
Cross References
Colossians 3:1If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.Hebrews 1:3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;Revelation 3:21To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.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 2:17Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.Hebrews 10:12But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;Psalms 104:1Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.Psalms 21:5His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.1 Chronicles 29:11Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.Micah 5:4And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth.
Historical Context
The session at God's right hand was the ultimate exaltation. No Levitical priest ever sat in the tabernacle—their work was never finished. Christ's sitting demonstrates His sacrifice was perfect and complete.
Questions for Reflection
- What difference does it make that your High Priest sits at God's right hand rather than continually offering sacrifices?
- How does Christ's exalted position give you confidence in His ability to help you?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum' introduces the epistle's central point—'We have such an high priest.' This high priest is 'set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,' fulfilling Psalm 110:1. His session (sitting) indicates completed work; His location (right hand) indicates supreme honor; His position (throne) indicates sovereign authority.