Hebrews 5:9 net — And by being perfected in this way, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,

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"And by being perfected in this way, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,"

— Hebrews 5:9, NET Bible

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Hebrews 5 — Context

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as also in another place God says,“You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

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During his earthly life Christ offered both requests and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death and he was heard because of his devotion.

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Although he was a son, he learned obedience through the things he suffered.

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And by being perfected in this way, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,

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and he was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.

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The Need to Move on to Maturity On this topic we have much to say and it is difficult to explain, since you have become sluggish in hearing.

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For though you should in fact be teachers by this time, you need someone to teach you the beginning elements of God’s utterances. You have gone back to needing milk, not solid food.

Hebrews 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 5:9 say?
Hebrews 5:9 in the NET Bible reads: “And by being perfected in this way, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,”
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 (NET): “And by being perfected in this way, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,” 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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