Thematic Bible: Typified Christ in
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The high priest » Typified Christ in » Alone entering into most holy place
But [only] once a year the head priest goes alone into the inner room [i.e., Holy of Holies], and never without [animal] blood, which he offers [as a sacrifice] for himself and for the sins done in ignorance by the people.
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And He did not enter [the heavenly Holy of Holies] by means of the blood of goats and calves but, by means of His own blood He entered the Holy of Holies [i.e., heaven] once for all time, [after] having obtained never ending redemption [i.e., salvation for us on the cross].
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Since then we [Christians] have [such] a great Head Priest, who has passed through the skies [i.e., ascended to heaven. See Acts 1:9], Jesus, the Son of God, we should remain true to our profession [of faith in Him].
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The high priest » Typified Christ in » Marrying a virgin
For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy, because I promised you in marriage to one husband, that I might present you to Christ as a pure virgin.
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The high priest » Typified Christ in » Bearing the names of israel upon his heart
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Interceding
So, He is also able to save completely those people who approach God through Him, since He lives forever to intercede [i.e., to plead to God] on their behalf.
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The high priest » Typified Christ in » Holiness of office
For Jesus was a very suitable head priest for us [i.e., He meets our needs very well], because He was holy, innocent, without [moral] corruption, separated from sinners and [exalted] above the heavens.
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The high priest » Typified Christ in » Making atonement
So, for this reason, He had to become like His brothers in every way [i.e., except that He never sinned], so that He could become a merciful and faithful Head Priest in things related to God's [service], [and] that He could provide a means of purifying [Lev. 16:30] for people's sins [i.e., make atonement for them].
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The high priest » Typified Christ in » Compassion and sympathy for the weak and ignorant
For we do not have a head priest who is incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but One [i.e., Jesus] who has been tempted in every way that we have, and yet without sinning.
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For every head priest is chosen from among men, and is appointed on behalf of people, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to gently put up with ignorant and wayward people because he himself is subject to [the same spiritual] weaknesses.
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Performing by himself all the services on day of atonement
This Son expresses the radiance of God's splendor and represents His very Being, and He sustains everything by His powerful word. After He had provided cleansing for [man's] sins, He sat down at the right side of the Majesty [i.e., God] on high [i.e., in heaven].
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The high priest » Typified Christ in » His appointment
So, John gave his testimony, saying, "I have seen the Holy Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and it remained on Him. And I did not recognize Him, but He [i.e., God], who sent me to immerse in water, said to me, 'The one on whom you see the Holy Spirit descending and remaining is the same One who [will] immerse people in the Holy Spirit.' And I have seen and given testimony that this person is the Son of God."
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Splendid dress
[Eventually] this Word became a human being and lived among us [Note: The word "lived" here refers to pitching a temporary tent]. (And we saw His splendor; such splendor as belongs to the Father's only Son), full of God's favor and truth.
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The high priest » Typified Christ in » Blessing
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Being called of God
And no one takes on himself the honor [of head priest], but [he is appointed only] when he is called by God, as was the case with Aaron. So, Christ also did not take on Himself the honor of becoming head priest, but God said to Him [Psa. 2:7], "You are my Son; today I have conceived you."
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Being liable to temptation
For since He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is [also] able to help those who [suffer when they] are tempted.
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The high priest » Typified Christ in » His title
Therefore, holy brothers [and sisters], who have been called [by God] to share in heaven, think about Jesus, the Apostle and Head Priest, whom we have confessed [as Savior].
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