Bible Commentary

For every one that useth milk [is] unskillfull in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 13. that useth milk ] The meaning is “who feeds on milk.” unskilful ] “Inexperienced.” for he is a babe ] This is a frequent metaphor in St Paul, who also contrasts “babes” ( npioi) with the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 5:13”

For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which [be] the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 12. For when for the time ye ought to be teachers ] That … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 5:12”

Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. 11 14. Complaint that his readers were so slow in their spiritual progress 11. Of whom ] i.e. of Melchisedek in his typical character. There is no need to render this “of which matter” or to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 5:11”

Called of God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek. 10. called ] Lit, “saluted” or “addressed by God as.” This is the only place in the N.T. where the verb occurs. a high priest after the order of Melchisedec ] We should here have expected the writer to enter at once on the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 5:10”

And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; 9. and being made perfect ] Having been brought to the goal and consummation in the glory which followed this mediatorial work. See Heb 2:10 and comp. Luk 13:32, “the third day I shall be perfected.” he became … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 5:9”

Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; 8. Though he were a Son ] Rather, “ Son though He was,” so that it might have been thought that there would be no need for the great sacrifice; no need for His learning obedience from suffering. yet learned … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 5:8”

Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; 7. Who ] i.e. the Christ. of his flesh ] The word “flesh” is here used for His … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 5:7”

As he saith also in another [place,] Thou [art] a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. 6. in another place ] Psa 110:4. This Psalm was so universally accepted as Messianic that the Targum of Jonathan paraphrases the first verse of it “The Lord said to His Word:” after the order ] al-dibhrathi, “according … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 5:6”

So also Christ glorified not himself to be made a high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, today have I begotten thee. 5. So also Christ ] Rather, “ So even the Christ.” Jesus, the Messiah, the true Anointed Priest, possessed both these qualifications. glorified not himself ] He has … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 5:5”

And no man taketh this honor unto himself, but he that is called of God, as [was] Aaron. 4. this honour ] i.e. this honourable office. We have here the second Qualification for Priesthood. A man’s own caprice must not be the Bishop which ordains him. He must be conscious of a divine call. but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 5:4”