Reference

Hebrews 8:1

Completed AtonementHeavenly SanctuaryChrist as High Priest
“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;”
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 the Majesty in the heavens;

2

A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.

3

For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.

Why This Verse Was Tagged

Completed Atonement
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.

Heavenly Sanctuary
Keyword Match
85% relevance

This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

Christ as High Priest
Keyword Match
90% relevance

This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

Counter-Arguments

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

Completed Atonement

The verse describes the current status and position of the high priest, but does not explicitly detail the nature or duration of his atoning work, which could be interpreted as either completed or ongoing.

Heavenly Sanctuary

The verse describes a high priest and a throne in the heavens, but it does not explicitly use the term "sanctuary" or directly state that this heavenly location is a "real heavenly counterpart to the earthly system."

Christ as High Priest

While the verse explicitly calls Jesus a "high priest," it does not directly mention or elaborate on the specific aspects of mediating, interceding, offering himself as sacrifice, or the Melchizedek connection, which are all part of the theme's definition.

Completed Atonement
Completed Atonement

Cross-References

Psalms 110:1Thematic

“The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.”

Hebrews 12:2Thematic

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Colossians 3:1Thematic

“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.”

Revelation 3:21Thematic

“To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.”

Psalms 103:19Thematic

“The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.”

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Thematic Connections

Completed AtonementHeavenly SanctuaryChrist as High Priest

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