Hebrews 8:1

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Now here is the main point: We have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Now of the things we have spoken this is the sum: We have such a high priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Now in the things which we are saying the chief point [is this]: We have such a high priest, who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Of the thynges which we have spoke this is the pyth: that we have soche an hye preste that is sitten on ye right honde of the seate of maieste in heven

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Of the thinges which we haue spoken, this is the pyth: We haue soch an hye prest, that is set on ye righte hande of the seate of maiestie in heaue:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Nowe of the things which we haue spoken, this is the summe, that wee haue such an hie Priest, that sitteth at the right hand of the throne of the Maiestie in heauens,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But of the thinges whiche we haue spoken, this is ye summe: We haue such an hye priest that sitteth on ye ryght hand of ye throne of the maiestie in the heaues,

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ Now of the things which we have spoken [this is] the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Now in the things which we are saying, the main point is this. We have such a high priest, who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And the sum concerning the things spoken of `is': we have such a chief priest, who did sit down at the right hand of the throne of the greatness in the heavens,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Now in the things which we are saying the chief point `is this': We have such a high priest, who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Now in the things which we are saying the chief point [is this] : We have such a high priest, who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Now of the things we are saying this is the chief point: We have such a high priest, who has taken his place at the right hand of God's high seat of glory in heaven,

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Now in the things which we are saying, the main point is this. We have such a high priest, who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The High Priest of a Better Covenant Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We have such a high priest, one who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,

Referenced Verses

  • Heb 2:17 : 17 Therefore, He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful High Priest in service to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
  • Heb 1:3 : 3 The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His nature, sustaining all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.
  • Col 3:1 : 1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
  • Heb 7:26-28 : 26 Such a high priest truly meets our need: one who is holy, innocent, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. 27 He does not need to offer sacrifices every day, as high priests do—first for their own sins and then for the sins of the people. He did this once for all when he offered himself. 28 For the law appoints men who are weak as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
  • Heb 10:12 : 12 But this One, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, sat down at the right hand of God.
  • Heb 12:2 : 2 Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising its shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
  • Rev 3:21 : 21 The one who conquers I will grant to sit with me on my throne, just as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on His throne.
  • 1 Chr 29:11 : 11 Yours, LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty; indeed, everything in the heavens and on the earth is yours. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom, and you are exalted as head over all.
  • Job 37:22 : 22 From the north comes golden splendor; around God is awesome majesty.
  • Ps 21:5 : 5 He asked You for life, and You gave it to him—length of days, forever and ever.
  • Ps 45:3-4 : 3 You are the most beautiful of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. 4 Gird your sword upon your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and your majesty.
  • Ps 104:1 : 1 Bless the LORD, my soul! LORD my God, You are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty.
  • Ps 110:1 : 1 The Lord said to my lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet."
  • Ps 145:12 : 12 To make known to the children of man your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
  • Isa 24:14 : 14 They raise their voices, they sing for joy; from the west they shout over the majesty of the Lord.
  • Mic 5:4 : 4 And he will be their peace. When Assyria invades our land and marches through our fortresses, we will raise up against them seven shepherds and eight leaders of men.
  • Eph 6:20 : 20 For which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
  • Heb 1:13 : 13 To which of the angels did God ever say, 'Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet'?

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Heb 8:2-6
    5 verses
    83%

    2He serves in the holy place and the true tabernacle, which was set up by the Lord and not by man.

    3Every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices, and so it was necessary for this one also to have something to offer.

    4If he were on earth, he would not be a priest, since there are already priests who offer gifts according to the law.

    5These priests serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things, just as Moses was warned when he was about to set up the tabernacle. For God said, 'See that you make everything according to the pattern shown to you on the mountain.'

    6But now Jesus has obtained a more excellent ministry, as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been established on better promises.

  • Heb 4:14-16
    3 verses
    79%

    14Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens—Jesus, the Son of God—let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.

    15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are—yet without sin.

    16Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

  • Heb 7:24-26
    3 verses
    79%

    24but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood.

    25Therefore, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.

    26Such a high priest truly meets our need: one who is holy, innocent, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

  • Heb 10:21
    77%

    21and since we have a great high priest over the house of God,

  • Heb 3:1
    77%

    1Therefore, holy brothers and sisters who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest whom we confess.

  • Heb 6:20
    77%

    20where Jesus, the forerunner for us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.

  • Heb 9:11
    76%

    11But Christ came as the high priest of the good things that are to come. He entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this creation.

  • Heb 1:2-4
    3 verses
    76%

    2But in these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He also created the universe.

    3The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His nature, sustaining all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.

    4So He became as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

  • Heb 5:1
    74%

    1For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

  • Heb 10:11-12
    2 verses
    74%

    11Every priest stands daily ministering and offering the same sacrifices time after time, which can never take away sins.

    12But this One, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, sat down at the right hand of God.

  • Heb 5:10
    74%

    10He was designated by God as a high priest in the order of Melchizedek.

  • Heb 7:28
    74%

    28For the law appoints men who are weak as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

  • Heb 7:15-17
    3 verses
    73%

    15And this becomes even more evident if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek,

    16one who has become a priest not on the basis of a law of physical requirement, but according to the power of an indestructible life.

    17For it is testified: 'You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.'

  • Heb 7:3
    73%

    3Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever.

  • Heb 9:24
    73%

    24For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with hands, which is only a copy of the true one, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us.

  • Heb 7:19-22
    4 verses
    72%

    19(for the law made nothing perfect), but a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

    20And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath,

    21but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: 'The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: You are a priest forever.'

    22Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant.

  • Heb 9:5-6
    2 verses
    72%

    5Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot now speak about these things in detail.

    6When these things were arranged this way, the priests would regularly enter the first room of the tabernacle to perform their ministry.

  • Heb 9:8
    71%

    8By this, the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing.

  • Heb 5:6
    71%

    6As He also says in another place, 'You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.'

  • Heb 1:13
    71%

    13To which of the angels did God ever say, 'Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet'?

  • Heb 12:2
    71%

    2Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising its shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

  • Heb 10:19
    71%

    19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,

  • Heb 2:17
    70%

    17Therefore, He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful High Priest in service to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.

  • Heb 1:8
    70%

    8But about the Son He says, 'Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness will be the scepter of Your kingdom.'

  • Heb 7:11
    69%

    11If perfection could have been achieved through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), why was there still a need for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, rather than one according to the order of Aaron?

  • Heb 13:8
    69%

    8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

  • Heb 13:10
    69%

    10We have an altar from which those who serve in the tabernacle have no right to eat.

  • Heb 9:3
    69%

    3Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place.

  • Heb 2:11
    69%

    11Both the One who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one Father. That is why He is not ashamed to call them brothers,

  • Heb 10:15
    69%

    15The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First, He says:

  • Heb 7:13
    69%

    13For the one about whom these things are spoken belongs to a different tribe, one from which no one has ever served at the altar.

  • Acts 7:1
    69%

    1Then the high priest asked, 'Are these charges true?'

  • Jer 17:12
    68%

    12A glorious throne, exalted from the beginning, is the place of our sanctuary.