Hebrews 8:1

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,

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In The King James 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;

In Context

2a servant of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord pitched, not man.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:11Yours, LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty! For all that is in the heavens and on the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, LORD, and you are exalted as head above all.

Psalms 21:5His glory is great in your salvation. You lay honor and majesty on him.

Psalms 104:1Bless the LORD, my soul. The LORD, my God, you are very great. You are clothed with honor and majesty.

Psalms 145:12to make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, the glory of the majesty of his kingdom.

Micah 5:4He shall stand, and shall shepherd in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. They will live, for then he will be great to the ends of the earth.

Colossians 3:1If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 8:1

In this chapter the apostle pursues his former subject, the priesthood of Christ. And, I. He sums up what he had already said, ver. 1, 2 . II. He sets before them the necessary parts of the priestly office, ver. 3-5 . And, III. Largely illustrates the excellency of the priesthood of Christ, by considering the excellency of that new dispensation or covenant for which Christ is the Mediator, ver. 6, to the end . Read the whole commentary →

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