Heb 4:14 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 4:14-16: 4:14-16 These key verses conclude the exhortation begun at 3:1 and introduce the lengthy treatment of Jesus’ role as High Priest (4:14–10:25 ). 4:14 This verse effectively summarizes the whole message and challenge of Hebrews; the high priesthood of Jesus the Son of God is the basis for endurance in the Christian faith. • a great High Priest: Israel’s high priest was the main leader in the worship of God and the primary mediator between God and the people (see Exod 31:10 ; Lev 4:3 ; 2 Kgs 12:10 ; 2 Chr 26:20 ). • who has entered heaven: The earthly high priests entered God’s presence in the Most Holy Place once a year on the Day of Atonement (Lev 16:1-25 ). By contrast, Jesus, our High Priest, has entered God’s presence in heaven, and there he remains (Heb 7:26 ; 9:11-12 , 23-26 ). • let us hold firmly: An enduring commitment to active belief in and allegiance to Jesus (see also Col 2:19 ; 2 Thes 2:15 ; Rev 2:13 , 25 ; 3:11 ).

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‏ Hebrews 4:14

Summary for Heb 4:14-16: 4:14-16 ^a These key verses conclude the exhortation begun at 3:1 ^b and introduce the lengthy treatment of Jesus’ role as High Priest (4:14–10:25 ^c). 4:14 ^d This verse effectively summarizes the whole message and challenge of Hebrews; the high priesthood of Jesus the Son of God is the basis for endurance in the Christian faith.

• a great High Priest: Israel’s high priest was the main leader in the worship of God and the primary mediator between God and the people (see Exod 31:10 ^e; Lev 4:3 ^f; 2 Kgs 12:10 ^g; 2 Chr 26:20 ^h).

• who has entered heaven: The earthly high priests entered God’s presence in the Most Holy Place once a year on the Day of Atonement (Lev 16:1-25 ⁱ). By contrast, Jesus, our High Priest, has entered God’s presence in heaven, and there he remains (Heb 7:26 ^j; 9:11-12 ^k, 23-26 ^l).

• let us hold firmly: An enduring commitment to active belief in and allegiance to Jesus (see also Col 2:19 ^m; 2 Thes 2:15 ⁿ; Rev 2:13 ^o, 25 ^p; 3:11 ^q).