Wherefore

(οθεν). Since he alone holds this priesthood.To the uttermost

(εις το παντελες). Old idiom, in N.T. only here and Luke 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 Hebrews 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 Romans 8:34. "His intercession has red blood in it, unlike Philo's conception" (Moffatt).

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Old Testament