Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

HEBREWS 7:25KJV
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Hebrews 7:25 (KJV)

What does Hebrews 7:25 mean?

Hebrews 7:25 says that Jesus is completely able to save everyone who approaches God through him, because he always lives to speak up for them. This means there is no limit to his power to save, and he is always present to represent those who come to God by way of him.

The writer of Hebrews is explaining to Jewish Christians that Jesus, as the perfect high priest, is different from all previous priests. Unlike human priests who die and need to be replaced, Jesus lives forever and continually acts on behalf of those who trust in him. This verse highlights Jesus’ ongoing role in helping people have a relationship with God.

The Greek behind Hebrews 7:25

  • "to the uttermost" (παντελὲς, pantelēs): This Greek word means "completely" or "forever." The verse is not just about how far Jesus can save, but also about how fully and for all time he can do so. It emphasizes the total sufficiency and permanence of his saving work.
  • "make intercession" (ἐντυγχάνειν, entynchanein): This word means to plead or intervene on someone’s behalf. Here, it shows that Jesus is always actively representing those who come to God through him, not just once, but continually.

Why Hebrews 7:25 matters

  • Hebrews 7:25 clarifies that Jesus’ ability to save is not limited by time, sin, or circumstance—his saving work is complete and ongoing.
  • The verse highlights a key difference between Jesus and previous priests: his permanent, never-ending priesthood means believers always have someone speaking for them before God.
  • This verse ties into the wider message of Hebrews, which is meant to encourage believers who might feel uncertain or unworthy, by stressing the security and completeness found in Jesus’ priestly work.

Where else these words appear

“uttermost” Greek G3838 · used in 2 verses

  • Luke 13:11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

“intercession” Greek G1793 · used in 5 verses

  • Acts 25:24 And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.
  • Romans 8:27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
  • Romans 8:34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

“Wherefore” Greek G3606 · used in 15 verses

  • Matthew 12:44 Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.
  • Luke 11:24 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.
  • Hebrews 3:1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

“ever” Greek G3842 · used in 38 verses

  • Matthew 26:11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
  • Colossians 4:6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.