Bible Commentary

And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. 3. And by reason hereof ] i.e. because of this moral weakness. he ought ] He is bound not merely as a legal duty, but as a moral necessity. so also for himself ] The Law assumed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 5:3”

Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. 2. have compassion on ] Rather, “ deal gently with ” The word metriopathein means properly “to shew moderate emotions.” All men are liable to emotions and passions ( path). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 5:2”

For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things [pertaining] to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: 1. For every high priest taken from among men ] Rather, “being taken,” or “chosen as he is” (comp. Exo 28:1). The writer now enters on his proof … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 5:1”

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. 16. Let us therefore come boldly ] Rather, “let us then approach with confidence.” The notion of “approach” to God ( ) in the Levitical service (Lev 21:17; Lev 22:3) is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:16”

For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as [we are, yet] without sin. 15. For ] He gives the reason for holding fast our confession; [we may do so with confidence], for Christ can sympathise with us in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:15”

Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast [our] profession. 14 16. Exhortation founded on Christ’s High Priesthood 14. Seeing then that we have a great high priest ] These verses refer back to Heb 2:17, Heb 3:1, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:14”

Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things [are] naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. 13. in his sight ] i.e. in the Sight of God, not of “the Word of God.” “He seeth all man’s goings,” Job 34:21. “Thou … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:13”

For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 12. For the word of God is quick ] “Quick” is an … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:12”

Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 11. Let us labour ] Lit., “let us be zealous,” or “give diligence” (2Pe 1:10-11; Php 3:14). lest any man ] See note on Heb 4:1. of unbelief ] Rather, “of disobedience.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:11”

For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God [did] from his. 10. For he that is entered into his rest ] This is not a special reference to Christ, but to any faithful Christian who rests from his labours. The verse is merely an explanation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 4:10”