Hebrews 7:26 Meaning and Explanation
“For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;”
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What Does Hebrews 7:26 Mean?
The writer describes the character of the Priest who fits our need. He is holy in His devotion to God, harmless in causing no injury, undefiled by any stain of sin, set apart from sinners, and exalted higher than the heavens. Every word marks Him as perfectly suited to stand between God and us.
The priests of old had to atone for their own sins before they could serve. This High Priest needs no such cleansing, for He is without sin and now raised to the highest glory. Only one so pure could truly represent us before God and bring us near. The verse lifts our eyes to Christ in His spotless holiness and exalted majesty, the Priest who fully meets our deepest need.
Hebrews 7:26 in the Original Language
amiantos (ἀμίαντος), 'undefiled' -- unstained, free from every defilement.
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What does Hebrews 7:26 mean?
Such a high priest, holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens, is exactly the one we needed.