Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 7:26
Such a high priest became us - Such a high priest was in every respect suitable to us, every way qualified to accomplish the end for which he came into the world. There is probably here an allusion to the qualifications of the Jewish high priest: - He was required to be holy, ὁσιος , answering to the Hebrew חסיד chasid , merciful. Holiness was his calling; and, as he was the representative of his brethren, he was required to be merciful and compassionate. He was to be harmless, ... read more
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 7:25
Wherefore - Because he is an everlasting priest, and has offered the only available sacrifice, he is able to save, from the power, guilt, nature, and punishment of sin, to the uttermost, εις το παντελες , to all intents, degrees, and purposes; and always, and in and through all times, places, and circumstances; for all this is implied in the original word: but in and through all times seems to be the particular meaning here, because of what follows, he ever liveth to make intercession for... read more