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Hebrews 7:24

What does Hebrews 7:24 mean?

A plain-English look at Hebrews 7:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Hebrews 7:24 means

Jesus remains forever; therefore, his priesthood is unchangeable—non-transferable and permanent. There will be no successor, because death does not terminate his service. This means his mediation does not lapse, diminish, or require renewal. The stability of his office gives believers a fixed point of confidence. In the old order, priesthood passed from hand to hand. In the new, it rests eternally in one perfect high priest, ensuring continuity of care, unbroken advocacy, and a constant, living way to God.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

but he, because he abideth for ever, hath his priesthood unchangeable.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

but he, because he abideth for ever, hath his priesthood unchangeable.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But this priest, because his life goes on for ever, is unchanging.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and he, because of his remaining--to the age, hath the priesthood not transient,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But this, for that he continueth for ever, hath an everlasting priesthood:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

but he, because of his continuing for ever, has the priesthood unchangeable.

Context

Having shown the many priests of the old order, verse 24 presents the unique permanence of Christ’s priesthood. This permanence is the foundation for the climactic promise in verse 25: because Jesus always lives to intercede, he can save to the uttermost those who come to God through him. The argument now moves from structural superiority to pastoral assurance—what Christ’s enduring priesthood accomplishes for his people.

v.23And they indeed have been made priests many in number, because that by death they are hindered from continuing:

v.24This passage

v.25Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost them that draw near unto God through him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 2:35

    And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in my heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever.

  • Isaiah 9:6

    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

  • Hebrews 7:8

    And here men that die receive tithes; but there one, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

  • John 12:34

    The multitude therefore answered him, We have heard out of the law that the Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

  • Hebrews 13:8

    Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and to-day, yea and for ever.

  • Hebrews 7:28

    For the law appointeth men high priests, having infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was after the law, appointeth a Son, perfected for evermore.

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