Reference

Hebrews 10:21

Heavenly SanctuaryChrist as High PriestOngoing AtonementCompleted Atonement
“And having an high priest over the house of God;”
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Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,

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By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

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And having an high priest over the house of God;

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Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

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Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Why This Verse Was Tagged

Heavenly Sanctuary
Semantic Discovery
50% relevance

This verse was identified through meaning similarity — its content is mathematically close to known verses in this theme, even without sharing the same vocabulary.

Christ as High Priest
Semantic Discovery
70% relevance

This verse was identified through meaning similarity — its content is mathematically close to known verses in this theme, even without sharing the same vocabulary.

Ongoing Atonement
Semantic Discovery
50% relevance

This verse was identified through meaning similarity — its content is mathematically close to known verses in this theme, even without sharing the same vocabulary.

Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Heavenly Sanctuary

The verse simply states there is a "high priest over the house of God" without specifying whether this "house of God" is heavenly or earthly, or even explicitly defining it as a sanctuary. The term "house of God" could refer to the community of believers or the temple on earth.

Christ as High Priest

The verse simply states the existence of "an high priest over the house of God" without explicitly identifying this high priest as Christ or detailing any of the specific functions of the high priesthood mentioned in the theme definition. One could argue it refers to a generic high priest or even a human one in a different context.

Ongoing Atonement

The verse states that there *is* a high priest over the house of God, but it does not explicitly describe his activities or the nature of his ongoing ministry. It merely establishes his existence and position, without detailing any "ongoing atonement" work.

Completed Atonement

This verse simply states that there is a high priest over the house of God, without any mention of the nature or completion of his work, or any reference to atonement. It describes a present reality rather than the finality of a past event.

Heavenly Sanctuary
Heavenly Sanctuary

Cross-References

Psalms 51:2Thematic

“Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.”

Hebrews 2:17Thematic

“Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.”

Hebrews 3:1Thematic

“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;”

Hebrews 4:14Thematic

“Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.”

Hebrews 8:1Thematic

“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;”

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Thematic Connections

Heavenly SanctuaryChrist as High PriestOngoing AtonementCompleted Atonement

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