Bible Commentary

For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. 5 13. The voluntary humiliation of Jesus was a necessary step in the exaltation of Humanity 5. For ] The “for” resumes the thread of the argument about the superiority of Jesus over the Angels. He was to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 2:5”

God also bearing [them] witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? 4. God also bearing them witness ] The original is stronger, “God bearing witness with them; ” the supernatural witness coincided with the human. both with signs and wonders, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 2:4”

How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard [him]; 3. how shall we escape ] The “ we ” (being expressed in the original) is emphatic we who are sons, not servants. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 2:3”

For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; 2. For ] An argument a minori ad majus, of which indeed the whole Epistle is a specimen. It was the commonest form assumed by the Rabbinic interpretation of Scripture, and was the first of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 2:2”

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? 14. ministering spirits, sent forth to minister ] Here as elsewhere the A. V. obliterates distinctions, which it so often arbitrarily creates out of mere love for variety in other places. The word “ministering” ( leitourgika) implies … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 1:14”

But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? 13. until I make thine enemies thy footstool ] This same passage from Psa 110:1 had been quoted by our Lord, in its Messianic sense, to the Scribes and Pharisees, without any … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 1:13”

And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. 12. shalt thou fold them up ] Lit., “Thou shalt roll them up.” This reading ( ) is found in most MSS. and is perhaps an unconscious reminiscence of Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 1:12”

They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; 11. They shall perish ] Isa 34:4, &c.; 2Pe 3:12; Rev 21:1. remainest ] The verb means “abidest through all times.” as doth a garment ] A common Scripture metaphor. Isa 50:9, &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 1:11”

And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: 10. Thou, Lord, in the beginning ] The quotation is from Psa 102:25-27. The word “Lord” is not in the original, but it is in the LXX.; and the Hebrew Christians who already … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 1:10”

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, [even] thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 9. Thou hast loved ] Rather, “Thou lovedst” idealising the whole reign to one point. Comp. Isa 32:1, “Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness;” and Jer 23:5, “I will raise unto … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 1:9”