Heb 7:24-25 | RWP | e4.org | Because he abideth ( δια το μενειν αυτον ). Same idiom as in verse , "because of the abiding as to him" (accusative of general reference, αυτον ). Unchangeable ( απαραβατον ). Predicate adjective in the accusative (feminine of compound adjective like masculine), late double compound verbal adjective in Plutarch and papyri, from alpha privative and παραβαινω , valid or inviolate. The same idea in verse . God placed Christ in this priesthood and no one else can step into it. See verse for ιερωσυνη .

‏ Hebrews 7:24-25

Because he abideth ( δια το μενειν αυτον ). Same idiom as in verse 23, "because of the abiding as to him" (accusative of general reference, αυτον ).

Unchangeable ( απαραβατον ). Predicate adjective in the accusative (feminine of compound adjective like masculine), late double compound verbal adjective in Plutarch and papyri, from alpha privative and παραβαινω, valid or inviolate. The same idea in verse 3. God placed Christ in this priesthood and no one else can step into it. See verse 11 for ιερωσυνη.

Wherefore ( οθεν ). Since he alone holds this priesthood.

To the uttermost ( εις το παντελες ). Old idiom, in N.T. only here and Lu 13:10. Vulgate renders it in perpetuum (temporal idea) or like παντοτε. This is possible, but the common meaning is completely, utterly.

Draw near ( προσερχομενους ). Present middle participle of προσερχομα, the verb used in 4:16 which see.

To make intercession ( εις το εντυγχανειν ). Purpose clause with εις and the articular present active infinitive of εντυγχανω for which verb see Ro 8:34. "His intercession has red blood in it, unlike Philo's conception" (Moffatt).