Hebrews 4:14 (LSB)

Passage

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us take hold of our confession.

Nearby Context

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Hebrews 4:13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are uncovered and laid bare to the eyes of Him to whom we have an account to give.

Hebrews 4:14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us take hold of our confession.

Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things like we are, yet without sin.

Hebrews 4:16 Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "therefore", "since", "great", "high", "priest", "passed", "through", and "heavens". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "therefore" and "since", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 13's "And there is no creature hidden from..." into verse 15's "For we do not have a high...", so "therefore" and "since" belong inside that flow. In Hebrews context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "therefore" and "since" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.