Hebrews 7:25
What does Hebrews 7:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Hebrews 7:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Hebrews 7:25 means
Because Jesus’ priesthood never ends, he is able to save completely those who draw near to God through him. “To the uttermost” means wholly and forever—no part left unfinished, no time limit. The reason given is his continual intercession: he always lives to represent his people before God. This is not a one-time act only, but an ongoing ministry flowing from his risen, indestructible life. Believers have a living advocate who secures their access, cleansing, and perseverance, so that their nearness to God is maintained by his unfailing priestly care.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Wherefore 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Wherefore 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So that he is fully able to be the saviour of all who come to God through him, because he is ever living to make prayer to God for them.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862whence also he is able to save to the very end, those coming through him unto God--ever living to make intercession for them.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Whereby he is able also to save for ever them that come to God by him; always living to make intercession for us.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Whence also he is able to save completely those who approach by him toGod, always living to intercede for them.
Context
With the permanence of Jesus’ priesthood established, verse 25 gives its pastoral payoff: complete salvation through his ongoing intercession. The next verses (26–27) underscore why he is perfectly suited for this role—his holy character and his once-for-all self-offering mean he needs no sacrifice for his own sins. Finally, verse 28 contrasts the law’s appointment of frail men with God’s oath appointing a Son perfected forever.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Daniel 3:17
If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace; and he will deliver us out of thy hand, O king.
- Hebrews 13:15
Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name.
- Job 23:3
Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat!
- Isaiah 59:16
And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his own arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it upheld him.
- 2 Timothy 1:12
For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.
- Daniel 9:16
O Lord, according to all thy righteousness, let thine anger and thy wrath, I pray thee, be turned away from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy mountain; because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and thy people are become a reproach to all that are round about us.
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