Hebrews 5:9 cpdv — And having reached his consummation, he was made, for all who are obedient to him, the cause of eternal salvation,

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"And having reached his consummation, he was made, for all who are obedient to him, the cause of eternal salvation, "

— Hebrews 5:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hebrews 5 — Context

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And similarly, he says in another place: “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”

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It is Christ who, in the days of his flesh, with a strong cry and tears, offered prayers and supplications to the One who was able to save him from death, and who was heard because of his reverence.

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And although, certainly, he is the Son of God, he learned obedience by the things that he suffered.

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And having reached his consummation, he was made, for all who are obedient to him, the cause of eternal salvation,

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having been called by God to be the High Priest, according to the order of Melchizedek.

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Our message about him is great, and difficult to explain when speaking, because you have been made feeble when listening.

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For even though it is the time when you ought to be teachers, you are still lacking, so that you must be taught the things that are the basic elements of the Word of God, and so you have been made like those who are in need of milk, and not of solid food.

Hebrews 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 5:9 say?
Hebrews 5:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And having reached his consummation, he was made, for all who are obedient to him, the cause of eternal salvation, ”
Where is Hebrews 5:9 in the Bible?
Hebrews 5:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 5, verse 9.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 5:9.
What translation should I read Hebrews 5:9 in?
Hebrews 5:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 5:9?
Hebrews 5:9 reads (CPDV): “And having reached his consummation, he was made, for all who are obedient to him, the cause of eternal salvation, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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