Hebrews 8:1
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“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;”
καθίζω
To sit, to sit down, to be seated. Kathemai. He sat down at the right hand of the Father. The sitting down of Jesus declared the work finished. Nothing remains to be added.
θρόνος
throne
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θρόνος
Throne, seat of authority. Thronos. The throne of grace. We can approach it boldly. The throne that could terrify has become a throne of grace through the blood of Jesus.
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οὐρανός
heavens,
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οὐρανός
Heaven, sky, the dwelling of God. Ouranos. Our Father in heaven. Heaven is not just a place but a presence. The Father is there. And where the Father is is home.
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ἔχω
we have
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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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λέγω
being spoken of is that
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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τοιοῦτος
such
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τοιοῦτος
truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
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κεφάλαιον
The] sum
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κεφάλαιον
a principal thing, i.e. main point; specially, an amount (of money)
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δεξιός
the] right hand
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δεξιός
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
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μεγαλωσύνη
Majesty
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μεγαλωσύνη
greatness, i.e. (figuratively) divinity (often God himself)
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