Heb 7:26-28 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 7:26-27: 7:26-27 Jesus is unstained by sin and set apart from sinners (cp. 4:15 ), which makes him superior to the priests of the old covenant, who had to deal with their own sins as well as those of the people (see also 5:1-3 ). • has been given the highest place of honor in heaven: This is an affirmation of his uniqueness as High Priest (cp. 2:9 ; 5:9 ; Phil 2:5-11 ). • once for all: This does not mean once for all people but rather once, never to be repeated.

Summary for Heb 7:26-27: 7:26-27 ^a Jesus is unstained by sin and set apart from sinners (cp. 4:15 ^b), which makes him superior to the priests of the old covenant, who had to deal with their own sins as well as those of the people (see also 5:1-3 ^c).

• has been given the highest place of honor in heaven: This is an affirmation of his uniqueness as High Priest (cp. 2:9 ^d; 5:9 ^e; Phil 2:5-11 ^f).

• once for all: This does not mean once for all people but rather once, never to be repeated.
7:28 ^g This verse echoes 5:1-3 ^h and sums up the entire discussion of Christ’s appointment as High Priest (5:1-10 ⁱ; 7:1-28 ^j).

• Limited by human weakness refers primarily to human sinfulness and mortality (5:2-3 ^k; 7:18 ^l, 23-27 ^m).

• God appointed his Son with an oath: See Ps 110:4 ⁿ, the key Old Testament passage behind Heb 7:11-28 ^o.

• perfect ... forever: The words High Priest are not in the Greek text but are implied in the context.

• In Hebrews, the term perfect means complete or mature (see 2:10 ^p; 5:9 ^q; 7:11 ^r; 9:9-11 ^s); the Son, through his sacrificial death and resurrection, has become completely qualified to serve as our eternal High Priest, and his priesthood lasts forever.