Hebrews 1:3

The text reads: “After [the Son] had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.”* The verse combines two elements: Cleansing and exaltation, but it does not specifically state how the purification happens. In order to clarify the text, let’s examine two other passages where those elements are also present, then explore the significance of purification in Hebrews.