Hebrews 10:12
New International Version
But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God,

New Living Translation
But our High Priest offered himself to God as a single sacrifice for sins, good for all time. Then he sat down in the place of honor at God’s right hand.

English Standard Version
But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God,

Berean Standard Bible
But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God.

Berean Literal Bible
But this One, having offered one sacrifice for sins in perpetuity, sat down at the right hand of God,

King James Bible
But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

New King James Version
But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God,

New American Standard Bible
but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, SAT DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD,

NASB 1995
but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, SAT DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD,

NASB 1977
but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, SAT DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD,

Legacy Standard Bible
but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, SAT DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD,

Amplified Bible
whereas Christ, having offered the one sacrifice [the all-sufficient sacrifice of Himself] for sins for all time, SAT DOWN [signifying the completion of atonement for sin] AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD [the position of honor],

Christian Standard Bible
But this man, after offering one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But this man, after offering one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God.

American Standard Version
but he, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

Contemporary English Version
But Christ offered himself as a sacrifice that is good forever. Now he is sitting at God's right side,

English Revised Version
but he, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
However, this chief priest made one sacrifice for sins, and this sacrifice lasts forever. Then he received the highest position in heaven.

Good News Translation
Christ, however, offered one sacrifice for sins, an offering that is effective forever, and then he sat down at the right side of God.

International Standard Version
But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, "he sat down at the right hand of God."

Majority Standard Bible
But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God.

NET Bible
But when this priest had offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, he sat down at the right hand of God,

New Heart English Bible
but this one, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God;

Webster's Bible Translation
But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins, for ever sat down on the right hand of God;

Weymouth New Testament
this Priest, on the contrary, after offering for sins a single sacrifice of perpetual efficacy, took His seat at God's right hand,

World English Bible
but he, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
But He, having offered one sacrifice for sin—to the end, sat down at the right hand of God—

Berean Literal Bible
But this One, having offered one sacrifice for sins in perpetuity, sat down at the right hand of God,

Young's Literal Translation
And He, for sin one sacrifice having offered -- to the end, did sit down on the right hand of God, --

Smith's Literal Translation
But this, having brought in one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But this man offering one sacrifice for sins, for ever sitteth on the right hand of God,

Catholic Public Domain Version
But this man, offering one sacrifice for sins, sits at the right hand of God forever,

New American Bible
But this one offered one sacrifice for sins, and took his seat forever at the right hand of God;

New Revised Standard Version
But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, “he sat down at the right hand of God,”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But this man after he had offered one sacrifice for sins, sat down on the right hand of God for ever.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But This One offered one sacrifice for the sake of sins, and he sat down at the right side of God for eternity.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
but after offering one sacrifice for sins, he himself sits continually at the right hand of God,

Godbey New Testament
and he, having offered up one sacrifice for sins, forever sat down on the right hand of God;

Haweis New Testament
but this person, having offered one sacrifice for sins, for ever hath seated himself at the right hand of God;

Mace New Testament
Christ, after he had offered one sacrifice for sin, sat down on the right hand of God for ever:

Weymouth New Testament
this Priest, on the contrary, after offering for sins a single sacrifice of perpetual efficacy, took His seat at God's right hand,

Worrell New Testament
but This Man, having offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God;

Worsley New Testament
but He having offered one sacrifice for sins, is for ever sat down at the right hand of God;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Christ's Perfect Sacrifice
11Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. 13Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet,…

Cross References
Psalm 110:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”

Acts 2:34-35
For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand / until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’

Hebrews 1:3
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

Hebrews 8:1
The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,

Romans 8:34
Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.

Colossians 3:1
Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

Ephesians 1:20
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,

Mark 16:19
After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.

1 Peter 3:22
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.

Matthew 22:44
‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’

Luke 20:42-43
For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand / until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’

1 Corinthians 15:25
For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.

Daniel 7:13-14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.


Treasury of Scripture

But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

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Hebrews 1:3
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

Hebrews 8:1
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;

Hebrews 9:12
Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

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Hebrews 10
1. The weakness of the law sacrifices.
10. The sacrifice of Christ's body once offered,
14. for ever has taken away sins.
19. An exhortation to hold fast the faith with patience and thanksgiving.














But when this priest
The phrase "this priest" refers to Jesus Christ, who is depicted as the ultimate High Priest. In the Greek, the word for priest is "ἱερεύς" (hiereus), which traditionally refers to one who offers sacrifices and mediates between God and humanity. Unlike the Levitical priests who continually offered sacrifices, Jesus, as the High Priest, offered Himself once and for all. This highlights His unique and superior role in the divine plan of salvation, fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies and priestly functions.

had offered
The Greek word "προσενέγκας" (prosenegkas) is used here, meaning to bring or offer up. This signifies the deliberate and willing act of Jesus offering Himself. Unlike the repeated sacrifices of the Old Covenant, Jesus' offering was singular and complete, emphasizing the sufficiency and finality of His sacrifice.

for all time
The phrase "for all time" underscores the eternal efficacy of Christ's sacrifice. The Greek "εἰς τὸ διηνεκές" (eis to dienekes) suggests perpetuity and an unending effect. This contrasts with the temporary and repetitive nature of the Old Testament sacrifices, highlighting the new covenant's superiority and the eternal redemption secured by Christ.

one sacrifice for sins
"One sacrifice" emphasizes the singularity and completeness of Christ's atoning work. The Greek "μίαν θυσίαν" (mian thusian) indicates that no further sacrifices are needed. This sacrifice was for "sins," addressing the root problem of humanity's separation from God. It fulfills the sacrificial system's purpose, as outlined in the Old Testament, and provides a permanent solution to sin.

He sat down
The act of sitting down, "ἐκάθισεν" (ekathisen) in Greek, signifies completion and rest. In the context of the priestly work, it indicates that Jesus' sacrificial work is finished. Unlike the Levitical priests who stood daily to perform their duties, Jesus' sitting down reflects the finality and sufficiency of His atoning work.

at the right hand of God
The "right hand" is a position of honor and authority, as seen in the Greek "ἐν δεξιᾷ τοῦ Θεοῦ" (en dexia tou Theou). This imagery is rooted in the cultural and historical context of the ancient Near East, where the right hand symbolizes power and favor. Jesus' exaltation to this position confirms His divine authority and the acceptance of His sacrifice by God the Father. It also fulfills the Messianic prophecy found in Psalm 110:1, affirming Jesus as the promised Messiah and King.

(12) But this man.--Rather, but He. In the main this verse is a combination of Hebrews 7:27 (Hebrews 9:26) and Hebrews 8:1. One addition is made, in the words, "for ever." These words (which occur in three other places, Hebrews 7:3; Hebrews 10:1; Hebrews 10:14) are by many joined with what precedes, by others with the latter part of the sentence, "it down on the right hand of God." The different editions of our Bible and Prayer Book (Epistle for Good Friday) are divided, some (including the earliest) having a comma at the word "ever," others at "sins." In most of our earlier English versions the construction adopted was shown by the arrangement of the words. Thus Tyndale has, "sat him down for ever;" and the Bishops' Bible, "is set down for ever." Coverdale (following Luther) is very clear on the other side: "when He had offered for sins one sacrifice which is of value for ever." Most modern commentators seem to adopt the latter view ("for ever sat down"), but hardly, perhaps, with sufficient reason. The analogy of Hebrews 10:14 is distinctly on the other side; and the Greek phrase rendered "for ever" is more suitably applied to the offering of a sacrifice than to the thought of the following words. The contrast to Hebrews 10:11 is strongly marked. The sacrificial work has been performed, and the High Priest no longer "standeth ministering." The words "sat down" (Psalm 110:1) add to the priestly imagery that of kingly state. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But [when]
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

this [Priest]
οὗτος (houtos)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

had offered
προσενέγκας (prosenenkas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4374: From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat.

for all time
διηνεκὲς (diēnekes)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1336: Neuter of a compound of dia and a derivative of an alternate of phero; carried through, i.e. perpetually.

one
μίαν (mian)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

sacrifice
θυσίαν (thysian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2378: Abstr. and concr: sacrifice; a sacrifice, offering. From thuo; sacrifice.

for
ὑπὲρ (hyper)
Preposition
Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

sins,
ἁμαρτιῶν (hamartiōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin.

He sat down
ἐκάθισεν (ekathisen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2523: Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle.

at
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

[the] right hand
δεξιᾷ (dexia)
Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1188: On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.

of God.
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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