Bible Commentary

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of [our] lips giving thanks to his name. 15. the sacrifice of praise ] A thanksgiving (Jer 17:26; Lev 7:12), not in the form of an offering, but something which shall “please the Lord better than a bullock … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:15”

For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. 14. one to come ] Rather, “the city which is to be” (Heb 11:10; Heb 11:16). Our earthly city here may be destroyed, and we may be driven from it, or leave it of our own accord; this is nothing, for our … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:14”

Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. 13. Let us go forth therefore unto him ] Let us go forth out of the city and camp of Judaism (Rev 11:8) to the true and eternal Tabernacle (Exo 33:7-8) where He now is (Heb 12:2). Some have imagined that the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:13”

Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. 12. that he might sanctify the people with his own blood ] Lit. “through,” or “by means of His own blood.” The thought is the same as that of Tit 2:14, “Who gave Himself for us that He … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:12”

For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp. 11. are burnt without the camp ] Of the sin-offerings the Priests could not, as in the case of other offerings, eat the entire flesh, or the breast and shoulder, or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:11”

We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle. 10 16. The One Sacrifice of the Christian, and the sacrifices which he must offer 10. We have an altar ] These seven verses form a little episode of argument in the midst of moral exhortations. They revert once more … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:10”

Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For [it is] a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. 9. Be not carried about ] Lit. “With teachings various and strange be ye not swept away.” From the allusion … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:9”

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. 8. Jesus Christ the same ] Rather, “is the same” (comp. Heb 1:12). The collocation “Jesus Christ” is in this Epistle only found elsewhere in Heb 13:21 and Heb 10:10. He commonly says “Jesus” in the true reading (Heb 2:9, Heb 3:1, Heb 6:20, &c.) or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:8”

Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of [their] conversation. 7. them which have the rule over you, who have spoken ] Rather, “your leaders, who spoke to you;” for, as the next clause shews, these spiritual leaders were … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:7”

So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. 6. we may boldly say ] Rather, “we boldly say.” The Lord is my helper ] Psa 118:6. I will not fear what man ] Rather, “I will not fear. What shall man … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:6”