Bible Commentary

Which [was] a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; 9. which was a figure for the time then present ] i.e. And this outer Tabernacle is a parable for the present time. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 9:9”

The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: 8. that the way into the holiest was not yet made manifest ] Entrance into the Holiest symbolised direct access to God, and the “way” into it had not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 9:8”

But into the second [went] the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and [for] the errors of the people: 7. But into the second ] i.e. “the inner,” “the Holiest.” There was a graduated sanctity in the Tabernacle and in the Temple. In the Temple any one … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 9:7”

Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service [of God.] 6. Now when these things were thus ordained ] Rather, “since then these things have been thus arranged.” went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God ] Rather, “into the outer tabernacle … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 9:6”

And over it the cherubim of glory shadowing the mercy seat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. 5. the cherubims ] Rather, “the Cherubim,” since im is the Hebrew plural termination. of glory ] Not “the glorious Cherubim” but “the Cherubim of the Shechinah” or cloud of glory. This was regarded as the symbol … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 9:5”

Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein [was] the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; 4. the golden censer ] The Greek word is thumiaterion, and it has been long disputed whether it means Censer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 9:4”

And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the holiest of all; 3. after the second vail ] Rather, “behind the second veil.” There were two veils in the Tabernacle one called Msk (Exo 26:36-37, LXX. kalumma or epispastron) which hung before the entrance; and “the second,” called Parocheth (LXX. katapetasma) which hung … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 9:3”

For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein [was] the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. 2. made ] “prepared” or “established.” He treats of the Sanctuary in 2 5, and of the Services in 6 10. the first ] By this is not meant the Tabernacle in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 9:2”

Then verily the first [covenant] had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. 1. Then verily the first tabernacle had also ordinances ] Rather, “To resume then, even the first ( covenant) had its ordinances.” No substantive is expressed with “first,” but the train of reasoning in the last chapter sufficiently shews that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 9:1”

In that he saith, A new [covenant,] he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away. 13. he hath made the first old ] The very expression, “a New Covenant,” used in the disparaging connexion in which it stands, superannuates the former covenant, and stamps it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 8:13”