Go
Articles on

Hebrews 4

Heb. 4:14 KJV (With Strong’s)

+
14
Seeing then
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
that we have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
a
archiereus (Greek #749)
the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest
KJV usage: chief (high) priest, chief of the priests.
Pronounce: ar-khee-er-yuce'
Origin: from 746 and 2409
great
megas (Greek #3173)
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
KJV usage: (+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.
Pronounce: meg'-as
Origin: (including the prolonged forms, feminine μεγάλη, plural μεγάλοι, etc.; compare also 3176, 3187)
high priest
archiereus (Greek #749)
the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest
KJV usage: chief (high) priest, chief of the priests.
Pronounce: ar-khee-er-yuce'
Origin: from 746 and 2409
, that is passedo into
dierchomai (Greek #1330)
to traverse (literally)
KJV usage: come, depart, go (about, abroad, everywhere, over, through, throughout), pass (by, over, through, throughout), pierce through, travel, walk through.
Pronounce: dee-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1223 and 2064
the heavens
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ouranos (Greek #3772)
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Pronounce: oo-ran-os'
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3735 (through the idea of elevation)
, Jesus
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
the Son
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
huios (Greek #5207)
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
KJV usage: child, foal, son.
Pronounce: hwee-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, let us holdp fast
krateo (Greek #2902)
to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by).
Pronounce: krat-eh'-o
Origin: from 2904
our profession
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
homologia (Greek #3671)
acknowledgment
KJV usage: con- (pro-)fession, professed.
Pronounce: hom-ol-og-ee'-ah
Origin: from the same as 3670
.
o
Heb. 9:12,24• 12neither by blood of goats and calves but by his own blood, entered once for all into the holies, having found an everlasting redemption.
 24For the Christ entered not into handmade holies, figures of the true, but into the heaven itself now to appear to the face of God for us; (Heb. 9:12,24)
p
Heb. 10:23• 23Let us hold fast the confession of the hope unwavering, for [he is] faithful that promised; (Heb. 10:23)

More on:

+
God,
Heaven,
High Priest,
Priest; Priesthood,
Profession,
The Lord Jesus,
The Son; Son of God

Cross References

+

Ministry on This Verse

+
a great.
Heb. 2:17• 17Wherefore it behoved him in all things to be made like to his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people; (Heb. 2:17)
;
Heb. 3:1• 1Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus, (Heb. 3:1)
;
Heb. 3:5‑6• 5And Moses indeed [was] faithful in all his house as an attendant, for a testimony of the things to be spoken,
 6but Christ as Son over his house, whose house are we if indeed we hold fast the boldness and the boast of the hope firm unto the end. (Heb. 3:5‑6)
that is.
Heb. 1:3• 3who being effulgence of his glory and expression of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, having made [by himself] purification of our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high, (Heb. 1:3)
;
Heb. 6:20• 20where entered forerunner for us Jesus, become forever high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. (Heb. 6:20)
;
Heb. 7:25‑26• 25Whence also he is able to save completely those that approach God through him, as ever living to intercede for them.
 26For such a high priest became us, holy, guileless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and become higher than the heavens, (Heb. 7:25‑26)
;
Heb. 8:1• 1Now a chief point [in connection] with the things said [is]: We have such a high priest who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; (Heb. 8:1)
;
Heb. 9:12,24• 12neither by blood of goats and calves but by his own blood, entered once for all into the holies, having found an everlasting redemption.
 24For the Christ entered not into handmade holies, figures of the true, but into the heaven itself now to appear to the face of God for us; (Heb. 9:12,24)
;
Heb. 10:12• 12but he having offered one sacrifice for sins, continuously sat down on God's right hand, (Heb. 10:12)
;
Heb. 12:2• 2looking off unto Jesus the leader and completer of faith; who for the joy set before him endured cross, despising shame, and is set down on the right hand of the throne of God. (Heb. 12:2)
;
Mark 16:19• 19The Lord, therefore, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat at the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19)
;
Luke 24:51• 51And it came to pass, while he was blessing them, he was separated from them, and was carried up into heaven. (Luke 24:51)
;
Acts 1:11• 11who also said, Men of Galilee, why stand ye looking into heaven? This Jesus that was received up from you into heaven shall so come in the manner in which ye beheld him going into heaven. (Acts 1:11)
;
Acts 3:21• 21whom heaven indeed must receive till times of restoring all things whereof God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets since time began. (Acts 3:21)
;
Rom. 8:34• 34who is he that condemneth? [It is] Christ that died, yea rather risen too, who is also at [the] right hand of God, who also pleadeth for us: (Rom. 8:34)
Jesus.
Heb. 1:2,8• 2at [the] end of these days spoke to us in a Son, whom he constituted heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
 8but as to the Son, Thy throne, O God, [is] forever and ever; a sceptre of righteousness [is] the sceptre of thy kingdom. (Heb. 1:2,8)
;
Mark 1:1• 1The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ; the Son of God; (Mark 1:1)
let.
Heb. 2:1• 1For this reason we ought to give heed more abundantly to the things heard, lest in any way we should be carried away. (Heb. 2:1)
;
Heb. 3:6,14• 6but Christ as Son over his house, whose house are we if indeed we hold fast the boldness and the boast of the hope firm unto the end.
 14For we are become companions of Christ if indeed we hold fast the beginning of the confidence firm unto the end. (Heb. 3:6,14)
;
Heb. 10:23• 23Let us hold fast the confession of the hope unwavering, for [he is] faithful that promised; (Heb. 10:23)
• Christ's immense superiority to Aaron and his succession is thus set out for the Christian's assurance. Hence is the great High Priest enabled most effectually to meet our every need, He being before God evermore on high, we encompassed with infirmity in the wilderness, exposed to trial, danger, and sorrow. (“Hebrews 4:14-16” by W. Kelly)
• We have a high priest who has passed through the heavens-as Aaron through the successive parts of the tabernacle-Jesus, the Son of David. (“Hebrews 4” by J.N. Darby)
• To deal with the secret evil of our hearts we need the Word; to support us in the presence of infirmities and temptations we need a living Person. (“The Rest to Which the Wilderness Leads: Hebrews 4:1-11” by H. Smith)
• This is not simply holding fast to the confession that Jesus is our Lord and Savior, blessed and important as this is, but rather the confession that we are partakers of the heavenly calling. (“The Rest to Which the Wilderness Leads: Hebrews 4:1-11” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

+
14
Having therefore a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession.

W. Kelly Translation

+
14
Having therefore a great high priest, passed as he hatha through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast theb confession.

WK Translation Notes

+
a
Or, "as he is." I know not how better to represent two things apt to be overlooked; the absence of the article and the perfect tense of the participle. "Who," or "That" hath passed implies the article and is designative; "Passed" simply would answer to the aorist.
b
Or, "our." But is not "the" better than "our" confession?