Hebrews 7:22
“By so much, Jesus has become the collateral of a better covenant.”
What does Hebrews 7:22 mean?
Jesus doesn't just represent this new covenant between God and humanity, he *guarantees* it with his very self. The word "collateral" means he's put up as security, like a promise backed by something precious. Because Jesus is God's Son and offered his life for us, God's commitment to save and restore us is absolutely ironclad. This is comfort for anyone who worries whether God's promises will hold up. Jesus himself is on the line, so to speak, meaning God's pledge to us is as certain as the character and faithfulness of Christ himself.