Bible Commentary

And [having] a high priest over the house of God; 21. a high priest ] Lit. “a great Priest” (as in Lev 21:10), here meaning a Kingly Priest (Zec 6:11-13). over the house of God ] See Heb 3:6 ; 1Ti 3:15. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And having an High Priest … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:21”

By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 20. by a new and living way ] The word rendered “new” is not kainos as elsewhere in this Epistle, but prosphatos, which means originally “ newly-slain.” It may be doubted however whether the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:20”

Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 19 25. An exhortation to Christian confidence and Fellowship 19. brethren ] Heb 3:1; Heb 3:12, Heb 13:22. boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus ] Rather, “confidence in the blood of Jesus, for our entrance into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:19”

Now where remission of these [is,] there [is] no more offering for sin. 18. there is no more offering for sin ] Since the object of all sacrifices is the purging of the soul from guilt, sacrifices are no longer needed when sins have been annulled (Heb 9:26). Those words form the triumphant close of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:18”

And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. 17. will I remember no more ] This oblivion of sin is illustrated by many strong metaphors in Isa 44:22; Isa 38:17; Jer 50:20; Psa 103:12; Mic 7:19, &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges God covenanteth to give not only sanctification, but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:17”

This [is] the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; 16. This is the covenant ] Jer 31:33-34 (comp. Heb 8:10-12). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges God promiseth his true … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:16”

[Whereof] the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before, 15. Whereof ] Rather, “But.” the Holy Ghost ] For “holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost” (2Pe 1:21). for after that he had said ] There is no direct completion of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:15”

For by one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified. 14. he hath perfected ] Heb 7:11; Heb 7:25. them that are sanctified ] “those who are in the way of sanctification” (Heb 2:11; comp. Act 2:47). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For by one offering – By offering himself … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:14”

From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. 13. his footstool ] Psa 110:1; 1Co 15:25. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges From henceforth expecting – Or waiting. He waits there until this shall be accomplished according to the promise made to him that all things shall be subdued under him; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:13”

But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God; 12. on the right hand of God ] Heb 8:1, Heb 1:13. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges But this man – The Lord Jesus. The word man is not in the original … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:12”