Hebrews 10:21

21 and [having] a great priest over the house of God,

Hebrews 10:21 Meaning and Commentary

Hebrews 10:21

And [having an] high priest over the house of God.
] The church of God, over which Christ is as prophet, priest, and King, and as the Son and owner of it; (See Gill on Hebrews 3:6); (See Gill on Hebrews 4:14). In the Greek text it is, "a great priest"; so the Messiah is called by the Targum on ( Zechariah 6:12 ) (br Nhk) , "a great priest", as he is; even a great high priest, as in ( Hebrews 4:14 ) , and greater than Aaron, and any of his sons.

Hebrews 10:21 In-Context

19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness for entering into the [holy of] holies by the blood of Jesus,

20 the new and living way which he has dedicated for us through the veil, that is, his flesh,

21 and [having] a great priest over the house of God,

22 let us approach with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, sprinkled as to our hearts from a wicked conscience, and washed as to our body with pure water.

23 Let us hold fast the confession of the hope unwavering, (for he [is] faithful who has promised;)