Cross References For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens: Numbers 29:26 The fifth day you shall offer nine calves, two rams, and fourteen lambs of a year old, without blemish: 2 Corinthians 5:21 Him, who knew no sin, he hath made sin for us: that we might be made the justice of God in him. Ephesians 4:10 He that descended is the same also that ascended above all the heavens: that he might fill all things. Hebrews 2:17 Wherefore, it behoved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest before God, that he might be a propitiation for the sins of the people. Hebrews 3:1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly vocation consider the apostle and high priest of our confession, Jesus: Hebrews 4:14 Having therefore a great high priest that hath passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God: let us hold fast our confession. Hebrews 4:15 For we have not a high priest who cannot have compassion on our infirmities: but one tempted in all things like as we are, without sin. 1 Peter 2:22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens: such. Hebrews 7:11 If then perfection was by the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchisedech: and not be called according to the order of Aaron? Hebrews 8:1 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 majesty in the heavens, Hebrews 9:23-26 It is necessary therefore that the patterns of heavenly things should be cleansed with these: but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. . . . Hebrews 10:11-22 And every priest indeed standeth daily ministering and often offering the same sacrifices which can never take away sins. . . . became. Hebrews 2:10 For it became him for whom are all things and by whom are all things, who had brought many children into glory, to perfect the author of their salvation, by his passion. Luke 24:26,46 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things and so, to enter into his glory? . . . holy. Hebrews 4:15 For we have not a high priest who cannot have compassion on our infirmities: but one tempted in all things like as we are, without sin. Hebrews 9:14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who by the Holy Ghost offered himself unspotted unto God, cleanse our conscience from dead works, to serve the living God? Exodus 28:36 Thou shalt make also a plate of the purest gold: wherein thou shalt grave with engraver's work, Holy to the Lord. Isaiah 53:9 And he shall give the ungodly for his burial, and the rich for his death: because he hath done no iniquity, neither was there deceit in his mouth. Luke 1:35 And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. Luke 23:22,41,47 And he said to them the third time: Why, what evil hath this man done? I find no cause of death in him. I will chastise him therefore and let him go. . . . John 8:29 And he that sent me is with me: and he hath not left me alone. For I do always the things that please him. John 14:30 I will not now speak many things with you. For the prince of this world: cometh: and in me he hath not any thing. Acts 3:14 But you denied the Holy One and the Just: and desired a murderer to be granted unto you. Acts 4:27 For of a truth there assembled together in this city against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, 2 Corinthians 5:21 Him, who knew no sin, he hath made sin for us: that we might be made the justice of God in him. 1 Peter 1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unspotted and undefiled 1 Peter 2:22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. 1 John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world. 1 John 3:5 And you know that he appeared to take away our sins: and in him there is no sin. Revelation 3:7 And to the angel of the church of Philadelphia write: These things saith the Holy One and the true one, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth and no man shutteth, shutteth and no man openeth: made. Hebrews 1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory and the figure of his substance and upholding all things by the word of his power, making purgation of sins, sitteth on the right hand of the majesty on high: Hebrews 4:14 Having therefore a great high priest that hath passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God: let us hold fast our confession. Hebrews 8:1 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 majesty in the heavens, Hebrews 12:2 Looking on Jesus, the author and finisher of faith, who, having joy set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and now sitteth on the right hand of the throne of God. Psalm 68:18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive; thou hast received gifts in men. Yea for those also that do not believe, the dwelling of the Lord God. Matthew 27:18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him. Mark 16:19 And the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God. Ephesians 1:20-22 Which he wrought in Christ, raising him up from the dead and setting him on his right hand in the heavenly places. . . . Ephesians 4:8-10 Wherefore he saith: Ascending on high, he led captivity captive: he gave gifts to men. . . . Philippians 2:9-11 For which cause, God also hath exalted him and hath given him a name which is above all names: . . . 1 Peter 3:22 Who is on the right hand of God, swallowing down death that we might be made heirs of life everlasting: being gone into heaven, the angels and powers and virtues being made subject to him. Revelation 1:17,18 And when I had seen him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying: Fear not. I am the First and the Last, . . . Context A Superior Priesthood…25Whereby he is able also to save for ever them that come to God by him; always living to make intercession for us. 26For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens: 27Who needeth not daily (as the other priests) to offer sacrifices, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, in offering himself.… Lexicon SuchΤοιοῦτος (Toioutos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5108: (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). a high priest ἀρχιερεύς (archiereus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 749: High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. truly γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. befits ἔπρεπεν (eprepen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 4241: It becomes, is fitting to, is right. Apparently a primary verb; to tower up, i.e. to be suitable or proper. us— ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. [One who is] holy, ὅσιος (hosios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3741: Holy, pious, godly, beloved of God. Of uncertain affinity; properly, right, i.e. Hallowed. innocent, ἄκακος (akakos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 172: Innocent, guileless, simple. Not bad, i.e. innocent or unsuspecting. undefiled, ἀμίαντος (amiantos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 283: Undefiled, untainted, free from contamination. Unsoiled, i.e. pure. set apart κεχωρισμένος (kechōrismenos) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5563: From chora; to place room between, i.e. Part; reflexively, to go away. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's Greek 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. sinners, ἁμαρτωλῶν (hamartōlōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 268: Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. From hamartano; sinful, i.e. A sinner. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. exalted γενόμενος (genomenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. above ὑψηλότερος (hypsēloteros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular - Comparative Strong's Greek 5308: High, lofty. From hupsos; lofty. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heavens. οὐρανῶν (ouranōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. Additional Translations Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. For such a high priest indeed was fitting for us, holy, innocent, undefiled, having been separated from sinners, and having become higher than the heavens, For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; For such a high priest became us, holy, guileless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; For such a high priest became us, holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and become higher than the heavens: For such a high priest became us, holy, guileless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; For such a high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; Moreover we needed just such a High Priest as this--holy, guileless, undefiled, far removed from sinful men and exalted above the heavens; For such a high priest was fitting for us: holy, guiltless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; For such a chief priest did become us -- kind, harmless, undefiled, separate from the sinners, and become higher than the heavens, Jump to Previous Blameless Evil Exalted Far Fitting Guileless Guiltless Harmless Heavens High Higher Holy Innocent Meets Moreover Need Needed Priest Pure Removed Right Separate Separated Sinful Sinners Undefiled Unstained WrongJump to Next Blameless Evil Exalted Far Fitting Guileless Guiltless Harmless Heavens High Higher Holy Innocent Meets Moreover Need Needed Priest Pure Removed Right Separate Separated Sinful Sinners Undefiled Unstained WrongExternal Links Hebrews 7:26 NIVHebrews 7:26 NLT Hebrews 7:26 ESV Hebrews 7:26 NASB Hebrews 7:26 ASV Hebrews 7:26 Bible Apps Hebrews 7:26 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 7:26 Chinese Bible Hebrews 7:26 French Bible Hebrews 7:26 German Bible Alphabetical: a above and apart blameless exalted fitting For from have heavens high holy innocent is it meets need one our priest pure separated set sinners Such the to undefiled us was who NT Letters: Hebrews 7:26 For such a high priest was fitting (Heb. 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