This is incorrect-Yeshua does not call out for His own salvation.
While Hebrews 5:7 shows that Jesus, in His humanity, expressed deep dependence on the Father, it does not imply that Jesus needed "salvation" in the same way humanity does. Rather, His prayers and cries demonstrate His role as the sympathetic High Priest (Hebrews 4:15) who fully entered into human suffering and dependence on God, yet without sin.
1. Jesus' Relationship to Death and Salvation
The passage does not indicate that Jesus required "salvation" from death as a sinner does but highlights that, through His reverent submission, He was heard by the Father. This signifies that, though He faced death, His ultimate trust was in God's will. As John 10:18 records, Jesus stated, "No one takes it [my life] from me, but I lay it down of my own accord," revealing that His death was a voluntary act of redemption for others, not for His own salvation.
2. The Purpose of Jesus' Petition
Hebrews 5:7’s "prayers and petitions" refer to Jesus’ earnest seeking of the Father's strength to accomplish the path set before Him, ultimately leading to His death on the Cross. This verse reflects His agony in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:39-42) where He submitted to the Father’s will, praying, “if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as you will.” His prayers were heard, and though He faced physical death, God raised Him from the dead, demonstrating His victory over death for all who believe (Romans 6:9-10).
3. Jesus as Savior, Not as One in Need of Salvation
Scripture consistently presents Jesus as the source of salvation, not as one in need of saving. John 14:6 affirms that Jesus is "the way, the truth, and the life," through whom salvation is offered to humanity. Hebrews 5:9 further underscores this by describing Jesus as "the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him." His unique role as the Savior who perfectly fulfilled God's will is evidenced by His sinless life, sacrificial death, and resurrection.
Conclusion
Therefore, Hebrews 5:7 portrays Jesus’ humanity and obedience but does not imply a need for salvation. Rather, it emphasizes that He is the High Priest who, by entering into human suffering, accomplished salvation for others through His own sacrifice.
J.