Bible Commentary

Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, Today if ye will hear his voice, 7. Wherefore ] The verb which depends on this conjunction is delayed by the quotation, but is practically found in Heb 3:12, “Take heed.” Christ was faithful: therefore take heed that ye be not unfaithful. as the Holy Ghost saith ] For … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 3:7”

But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. 6. as a Son over his own house ] Rather, “over His (i.e. God’s) house.” In the words “Servant” and “Son “we again (as in Heb … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 3:6”

And Moses verily [was] faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; 5. in all his house ] i.e. in all God’s house. Two “houses” are contemplated, Mosaism and Christianity, the Law and the Gospel. Both were established by God. In the household … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 3:5”

For every house is builded by some [man]; but he that built all things [is] God. 4. For every house is builded by some man ] The real meaning would perhaps be better expressed by “Every household is established by some one.” The establisher of the Old Dispensation as well as of the New was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 3:4”

For this [man] was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honor than the house. 3. For this man ] Rather, “For He,” i.e. Christ. The “for” depends on the “Consider.” was counted worthy ] Rather, “hath been deemed worthy,” namely, by God. more glory … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 3:3”

Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses [was faithful] in all his house. 2. who was faithful ] Lit., “Being faithful,” i.e. as Cranmer excellently rendered it, “how that he is faithful.” The word is suggested by the following contrast between Christ and Moses, of whom it had been said “My … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 3:2”

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; 1. Wherefore ] The same word ( ) as in Heb 2:17, where see the note. It is an inference from the grandeur of Christ’s position and the blessedness of His work as set forth in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 3:1”

For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted. 18. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted ] These words have been taken, and grammatically may be explained, in eight or nine different ways. One of the best ways is that here given by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 2:18”

Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto [his] brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things [pertaining] to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. 17. Wherefore ] The Greek word , “ whence,” common in this Epistle, does not occur once … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 2:17”

For verily he took not on [him the nature of] angels; but he took on [him] the seed of Abraham. 16. For verily he took not on him the nature of angels ] Rather, “for assuredly it is not angels whom He takes by the hand.” The word , “certainly,” “I suppose,” occurs here only … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 2:16”