Bible Commentary

And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: 11. And every priest ] The better reading seems to be “High Priest.” standeth ] None were permitted to sit in the Holy Place. Christ sat in the Holiest, far above all Heavens. oftentimes ] “Day by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:11”

By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all.] 10. By the which will we are sanctified ] Rather, “we have been sanctified “because, as we have already seen, the word hagiasmos is not used of progressive sanctification, but of consecration in a pure state … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:10”

Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second. 9. then said he ] Lit., “ Then he has said.” He taketh away the first ] namely, Sacrifices, &c. that he may establish the second ] namely, the Will of God. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:9”

Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and [offering] for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure [therein]; which are offered by the law; 8. which are offered by the law ] Rather, “according to the Law.” A whole argument is condensed into these words, which the context would enable readers to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:8”

Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. 7. Lo, I come ] Rather, “I am come.” This 40th Psalm is one of the special Psalms for Good Friday. in the volume of the book ] The word kephalis, here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:7”

In burnt offerings and [sacrifices] for sin thou hast had no pleasure. 6. burnt offerings ] Lit., “Holocausts.” The word occurs here alone in the N.T. These “whole burnt offerings” typified absolute self-dedication; but the holocaust without the self -sacrifice was valueless. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges In burnt-offerings and sacrifices for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:6”

Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: 5. when he cometh into the world, he saith ] The quotation is from Psa 40:6-8. The words of the Psalmist are ideally and typologically transferred to the Son, in accordance with the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:5”

For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. 4. it is not possible ] This plain statement of the nullity of sacrifices in themselves, and regarded as mere outward acts, only expresses what had been deeply felt by many a worshipper under the Old Covenant. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:4”

But in those [sacrifices there is] a remembrance again [made] of sins every year. 3. there is a remembrance again made of sins ] This view of sacrifices that they are “a calling to mind of sins yearly” is very remarkable. It seems to be derived from Num 5:15, where “the offering of jealousy” is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:3”

For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshipers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins. 2. once purged ] having been cleansed, by these sacrifices, once for all. conscience ] Rather, “consciousness.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For then would they not have … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:2”