Hebrews 7:26

For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

Cross-reference

Hebrews 10:11-22 contrasts repetitive sacrifices with Christ's single offering, which his holy priesthood made effective forever.

In Hebrews 9:23-26, Christ enters heaven itself once for all, fulfilling his role as the perfect high priest described here.

Hebrews 9:14 describes Christ offering Himself 'without spot', echoing the 'undefiled' quality of this high priest.

Hebrews 8:1 Parallel

Hebrews 8:1 continues the thought: this High Priest now sits at God's right hand, completing the exaltation.

Hebrews 4:15 affirms Jesus was tempted yet without sin, directly reinforcing his holiness and separation from sinners in 7:26.

Hebrews 4:14 calls Jesus a great high priest who passed through the heavens, mirroring the exaltation 'higher than the heavens' here.

Hebrews 1:3 Parallel

Hebrews 1:3 describes Christ's exaltation and purification of sins, directly complementing the exalted, sinless high priest of this verse.

In Hebrews 10:21, 'great priest' echoes the description of Jesus as the exalted high priest in 7:26.

In Hebrews 9:24, Christ's entry into heaven itself to appear before God fulfills the exaltation mentioned in 7:26.

Hebrews 3:1 Parallel

In Hebrews 3:1, Jesus is called 'the Apostle and High Priest of our confession' — reinforcing the high priestly identity of 7:26.

In Hebrews 2:18, Christ's temptation experience enables Him to help the tempted — complementing His sinless separation in 7:26.

Hebrews 1:9 Parallel

In Hebrews 1:9, Christ's love of righteousness and hatred of wickedness directly supports His being 'undefiled, separated from sinners' in 7:26.

Hebrews 12:2 shows Jesus seated at God's right hand after enduring the cross, connecting to the exaltation of the high priest here.

Hebrews 2:10 also uses 'fitting' and shows Christ perfected through suffering, complementing his sinless character in 7:26.

John 8:29 Parallel

In John 8:29, Jesus states He always pleases the Father — demonstrating the 'holy, undefiled' life described here.

1 Peter 3:22 places Christ at God's right hand with all powers subject, paralleling His exaltation above the heavens.

Philippians 2:9-11 echoes Christ's exaltation and universal homage, reinforcing 'exalted above the heavens'.

Ephesians 4:8-10 describes Christ's ascension and descent, clarifying the 'exalted above the heavens' as His victorious ascent.

Ephesians 1:20-22 expands on Christ's exaltation above all powers, showing the scope of being 'exalted above the heavens'.

In 2 Corinthians 5:21, Christ 'knew no sin' — the basis for his being 'holy, harmless, undefiled' as high priest.

Acts 4:27 Parallel

In Acts 4:27, Jesus is called 'Your holy Servant' — directly echoing the 'holy' description of the high priest.

Acts 3:14 Parallel

In Acts 3:14, Peter calls Jesus 'the Holy One and the Just' — the same 'holy and harmless' qualities attributed to the high priest.

1 John 2:2 Related theme

1 John 2:2 identifies Jesus as the propitiation for sins, revealing the atoning work of the sinless high priest described here.

John 14:30 Parallel

In John 14:30, Jesus says Satan has 'nothing in Me' — affirming his sinlessness and separation from sin.

Luke 23:47 Parallel

In Luke 23:47, the centurion calls Jesus 'righteous' — confirming the 'holy, harmless' attributes of the high priest.

Luke 23:41 Parallel

In Luke 23:41, the thief confesses Jesus 'has done nothing wrong' — echoing the 'harmless, undefiled' description.

Luke 23:22 Parallel

In Luke 23:22, Pilate declares Jesus innocent — affirming the 'harmless' character of the high priest.

In 1 Peter 1:19, Christ is the 'lamb without blemish and without spot' — matching the 'undefiled' nature of the high priest.

Luke 1:35 Parallel

In Luke 1:35, Jesus is called 'the Holy One' from conception — this underlies his sinlessness described here.

Mark 16:19 Parallel

Mark 16:19 records Jesus' ascension and session at God's right hand, which is the exaltation described as 'higher than the heavens' here.

1 John 3:5 Parallel

1 John 3:5 states Jesus appeared to take away sins and in Him is no sin, echoing the sinlessness and purpose of the high priest here.

1 Peter 2:22 declares Christ's sinlessness, directly paralleling the holy, harmless, undefiled description of the high priest here.

Leviticus 21:17 excludes blemished priests — this OT standard points to Christ's perfection as unstained here.

Exodus 12:5 Typology

Exodus 12:5 specifies the Passover lamb as unblemished — a type of Christ's sinless perfection described here as 'holy, innocent, undefiled'.

1 John 3:3 Parallel

In 1 John 3:3, believers purify themselves because Christ is pure — echoing the 'undefiled' and 'holy' description of 7:26.

Leviticus 21:8 commands priests to be holy — this OT requirement is perfectly realized in Christ's holiness here.

1 Samuel 2:35 Prophetic fulfillment

1 Samuel 2:35 promises a faithful priest — a prophecy fulfilled in Jesus, the holy and undefiled high priest.

Leviticus 8:14 has the sin offering for Aaron’s consecration — contrasting Christ, who needed no purification.

Psalm 45:7 Allusion

Psalm 45:7 describes the anointed king who loves righteousness — directly applied to Jesus (Heb 1:9) as the holy priest.

1 John 2:1 Parallel

In 1 John 2:1, Jesus is our righteous advocate — reinforcing the role of the holy, exalted high priest in 7:26.

Daniel 9:24 Prophetic fulfillment

Daniel 9:24 foretells finishing transgression and anointing the Most Holy — fulfilled in Christ's atoning work as the holy high priest.

Ezekiel 44:27 requires priests to offer a sin offering for themselves — contrasting with Jesus, who is undefiled and needs no such offering.

In 1 Peter 2:24, Christ's bearing of sins underscores His purity — the sinless one took our sins, consistent with being 'undefiled' in 7:26.

Ephesians 4:10 describes Christ ascending far above all heavens, directly echoing His exaltation 'above the heavens' here.

Galatians 3:13 explains Christ became a curse for us—His sinlessness (holy, unstained) made Him the perfect substitute.

John 19:4 Parallel

John 19:4 has Pilate again finding no guilt in Jesus, reinforcing the 'innocent' and 'unstained' character of the high priest.

John 8:46 Parallel

John 8:46 records Jesus challenging anyone to convict Him of sin, affirming His sinlessness as the unstained high priest.

Luke 23:14 Parallel

In Luke 23:14, Pilate declares Jesus innocent, directly confirming the 'innocent' description of the high priest.

Mark 15:14 Parallel

Mark 15:14 has Pilate declare Jesus innocent — reinforcing the sinlessness of the high priest who is 'holy, innocent, undefiled'.

Matthew 27:4 has Judas confess Jesus' innocence — directly affirming the 'innocent' attribute of the high priest in Hebrews.

Matthew 1:18 Historical context

Matthew 1:18 records Jesus' conception by the Holy Spirit — the basis for his sinlessness and separation from sinners.

In Exodus 29:30, Levitical priests need a seven-day consecration — contrasting Christ, who is perpetually holy without ritual.

In Jeremiah 30:21, a ruler from the people approaches God — prefiguring Jesus as the sinless high priest who draws near for humanity.

Psalm 68:18 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 68:18 prophesies the ascension of the Lord, which the exalted high priest here fulfills by becoming higher than the heavens.

Luke 24:26 Parallel

In Luke 24:26, Christ's suffering and then glory echoes the exaltation 'higher than the heavens' in this verse.

Luke 18:19 Parallel

Luke 18:19 highlights that only God is good, underscoring Jesus' divine holiness as the sinless high priest.

Matthew 3:15 shows Jesus baptized to fulfill righteousness — he identifies with sinners yet remains sinless, echoing his separation.

Ezekiel 45:18 commands a young bull without blemish — a type of Christ's spotless sacrifice that truly cleanses.

Numbers 19:2 requires a spotless heifer for purification — typifying Christ's sinlessness as the perfect High Priest.

Numbers 8:14 sets apart Levites for God — a type of Christ being separated from sinners for His high priestly role.

Leviticus 16:10's scapegoat sent away symbolizes separation from sin, paralleling Christ being separated from sinners here.

Revelation 3:7 calls Jesus 'He who is holy' — the same attribute that opens the description of the high priest here.