Hebrews 7:28
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore. ”
λόγος
In Greek thought, the logos was the rational principle holding the universe together. John opens his Gospel with this word — not as a concept, but as a person. In the beginning was the Word. Before anything existed, the Word already was.
υἱός
a Son
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υἱός
Son, descendant, one sharing the nature of. Huios. You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Sonship through faith is the highest status available to a human being.
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νόμος
law
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νόμος
Law, rule, principle. Nomos. The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free. The highest law is not written on stone. It is written by the Spirit on the heart.
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ἔχω
having
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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τελειόω
perfected.
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τελειόω
to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)
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καθίστημι
appoints
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καθίστημι
to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy
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ὁρκωμοσία
oath
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ὁρκωμοσία
asseveration on oath
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