Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
Now the God who brings peace, the one who brought our Lord Jesus back from the dead, our amazing shepherd who looks after all of us, he did this through the blood of a covenant that lasts forever.
The God of peace brought Jesus back to life to be our shepherd forever.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, the book of Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians facing persecution and temptation to return to Judaism, emphasizing the superiority of Christ's new covenant over the old Mosaic law. This verse appears in the closing benediction, highlighting God's power in resurrecting Jesus and portraying Him as the great shepherd who fulfills the eternal promises through His sacrificial blood. It builds on Old Testament themes of God's covenants with Israel to assure believers of lasting peace and security in Christ.
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