Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. THEREFORE - Because Christ the Mediator of the new covenant is so far (Hebrews 1:1) above angels, the mediators of the old covenant. THE MORE EARNEST, [ perissoteroos ... [ Continue Reading ]
For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; (Compare Hebrews 2:3) Argument a fortiori. SPOKEN BY ANGELS - the Mosaic law spoken by the ministration of angels (Deuteronomy 33:2; Psalms 68:17; Acts 7:53; Galatians 3:... [ Continue Reading ]
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; WE - emphatic: who have received the message of salvation so clearly delivered to us (cf. Hebrews 12:25). SO GREAT SALVATION - embodied in... [ Continue Reading ]
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? THEM - rather, 'God, along with the Lord and His eye-witness, (Hebrews 2:3) bearing witness to it;' 'joining in attestation of it.' SIGNS AND WONDERS - p... [ Continue Reading ]
For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. FOR - confirming Hebrews 2:2, that the new covenant was spoken by One higher than the mediators of the old covenant; namely, angels. Greek order, 'Not to angels hath He,' etc. THE WORLD TO COME. He has subjec... [ Continue Reading ]
But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him? BUT - Not unto angels is the Gospel kingdom subjected, "BUT" to MAN. ONE ... TESTIFIED. The usual way of quoting Scripture to readers familiar with it. Psalms 8:5... [ Continue Reading ]
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: A LITTLE - or ['Aleph (')] (Hosea 1:4), 'for a little time.' Paul's scope is to show Jesus, the Son of man, by whom the Gospel comes, is superior to the angels,... [ Continue Reading ]
Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him. FOR IN THAT - i:e., For in that God saith, in the 8th Psalm, 'He put [ ta (G3588) panta (G3956)] the... [ Continue Reading ]
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. BUT - `But rather, Him who was made for a little lower than the angels (cf. Luke 22:43) we behold (by faith: a dif... [ Continue Reading ]
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. FOR - reason why "the grace of God" required that Jesus "should taste death." IT BECAME HIM. The scheme of redemption was... [ Continue Reading ]
For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, HE THAT SANCTIFIETH - Christ, who once for all consecrates His people to God (Jude, bringing them nigh as the consequence) and everlasting glory, by having consecrate... [ Continue Reading ]
Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. Messiah declares the name of the Father, not known fully as Christ's Father, and therefore their Father, until after His crucifixion (), among His brethren ("the church," i:e., the congregat... [ Continue Reading ]
And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me. I WILL PUT MY TRUST IN HIM - from Septuagint [ pepoithoos (G3982) esomai (G1510) ep' (G1909) autoo (G846)], Isaiah 8:17, which immediately precedes "Behold I and the children," etc. The objection... [ Continue Reading ]
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; He who is thus "Captain (prince, leader) of their salvation" to the "many sons," by trusting an... [ Continue Reading ]
And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. FEAR OF DEATH - even before they experienced its power. ALL THEIR LIFETIME. Such a life can hardly be called life. SUBJECT TO BONDAGE, [ enochoi (G1777) douleias (G1397)] - 'subjects of bondage:' not merely... [ Continue Reading ]
For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. FOR VERILY, [ deepou (G1222)] - 'For as we all grant.' Paul alludes to Isaiah 41:8; Jeremiah 31:32, Septuagint [ epilabomenou (G1949) mou (G3450) tees (G3588) cheiros (G5495) auton (G846)]. All Jews would... [ Continue Reading ]
Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. WHEREFORE, [ hothen (G3606)] - 'Whence.' Found in Paul's speech, Acts 26:19. IN ALL THI... [ Continue Reading ]
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. FOR - How His being made like His brethren in all things has made Him a merciful and faithful High Priest for us (Hebrews 2:17). IN THAT, [ en (G1722) hoo (G3739) ... autos (G846)] - 'wherein He suf... [ Continue Reading ]