The arrangement of the verse is much disputed. Rend. "The law, with the same sacrifices which they continually renew year by year, can never make the comers thereunto perfect." 217 A shadow [σ κ ι α ν]. The emphasis is on this thought. The legal system was a shadow. Skia is a rude outline, an adumb... [ Continue Reading ]
To be offered [π ρ ο σ φ ε ρ ο μ ε ν α ι]. The present participle brings out more forcibly the continuous repetition : "Ceased being offered.... [ Continue Reading ]
A remembrance of sins [α ν α μ ν η σ ι ς α μ α ρ τ ι ω ν]. Each successive sacrifice was a fresh reminder of sins to be atoned for; so far were the sacrifices from satisfying the conscience of the worshipper. jAnamnhsiv, lit. a calling to mind. Comp. ver. 17, and see LXX, Numbers 5:15.... [ Continue Reading ]
Confirming the assertion of ver. 4 by a citation, Psalms 40:7-9, the theme of which is that deliverance from sin is not obtained by animal sacrifices, but by fulfilling God's will. The quotation does not agree with either the Hebrew or the LXX, and the Hebrew and LXX do not agree. The writer suppose... [ Continue Reading ]
Burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin [ο λ ο κ α υ τ ω μ α τ α κ α ι π ε ρ ι α μ α ρ τ ι α ς]. The burnt - offering and the sin - offering.... [ Continue Reading ]
In the volume of the book [ε ν κ ε φ α λ ι δ ι β ι β λ ι ο υ]. Kefaliv, N. T. o, is a diminutive, meaning little head. Lat. capitellum or capitulum. The extremity or end, as the capital of a column. See Exodus 26:32; Exodus 26:37. Sometimes the column itself, as Exodus 40:18; Numbers 3:36. Said to b... [ Continue Reading ]
Above when he said [α ν ω τ ε ρ ο ν λ ε γ ω ν]. Lit. saying above. Introducing a partial repetition of the quotation.... [ Continue Reading ]
He taketh away the first that he may establish the second. Removes that which God does not will, the animal sacrifice, that he may establish that which God does will, the offering of an obedient will.... [ Continue Reading ]
By the which will [ε ν ω θ ε λ η μ α τ ι]. The will of God as fulfilled in Christ. We are sanctified [η γ ι α σ μ ε ν ο ι]. Lit. we are having been sanctified; that is, in a sanctified state, as having become partakers of the spirit of Christ. This is the work of the eternal spirit, whose will is t... [ Continue Reading ]
Every priest [π α ς]. Suggesting many priests. Comp. ch. Hebrews 7:23. Standeth [ε σ τ η κ ε ν]. Servile attitude, contrasted with that of the exalted Savior, ch. 1 3. Daily - often - the same. The wearisome round of daily offerings, always the same, contrasted with the one offering, once for all. T... [ Continue Reading ]
Forever [ε ι ς τ ο δ ι η ν ε κ ε ς]. Const. with offered. The reason appears in ver. 14. It is according to the usage of the epistle to place this phrase after that which it qualifies. Thus one sacrifice forever is contrasted with the same sacrifices often. This agrees also with what follows. He off... [ Continue Reading ]
He hath perfected forever [τ ε τ ε λ ε ι ω κ ε ν ε ι ς τ ο δ ι η ν ε κ ε ς]. Note the continued emphasis upon the teleiwsivperfection. Comp. ch. Hebrews 7:11; Hebrews 7:19; Hebrews 9:9; Hebrews 10:1; Hebrews 12:2. No more sacrifices are needed. The reign of the Great High Priest is not to be interru... [ Continue Reading ]
There is no more offering for sin. Forgiveness of sin is the characteristic of the new covenant. In Jer. complete pardon of sins is promised. If the pardon is complete, there is left no place for the Levitical sacrifices under the new covenant. At this point the doctrinal portion of the epistle ends... [ Continue Reading ]
To enter into the holiest [ε ι ς τ η ν ε ι σ ο δ ο ν τ ω ν α γ ι ω ν]. Lit. for the entering of the holiest. The phrase parrhsia eijv boldness unto, N. T. o. Parrhsia with peri concerning, John 16:25; with provwith reference to, 2 Corinthians 7:4; 1 John 3:21; 1 John 5:14. Eisodov in N. T. habituall... [ Continue Reading ]
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us [η ν ε ν ε κ α ι ν ι σ ε ν η μ ι ν ο δ ο ν π ρ ο σ φ α τ ο ν κ α ι ζ ω σ α ν]. The A. V. is wrong. Hn which is to be construed with eisodon entrance. Thus : "having boldness for the entrance which he has inaugurated (or opened) for us - a way... [ Continue Reading ]
A high priest [ι ε ρ ε α μ ε γ α ν]. Lit. a great priest. Comp. Leviticus 21:10, LXX Not merely = ajrciereuv high priest, but emphasizing Christ's superior greatness as high priest. House of God [ο ι κ ο ν τ ο υ θ ε ο υ]. In the Gospels always of the temple. Not found in Paul. Once in the Pastorals,... [ Continue Reading ]
Let us draw near [π ρ ο σ ε ρ χ ω μ ε θ α]. See on ch. Hebrews 4:16. With a true heart [μ ε τ α α λ η θ ι ν η ς κ α ρ δ ι α ς]. A right and genuine inward attitude toward God. For the phrase comp. LXX, Isaiah 38:3. N. T. o. For ajlhqinhv see on John 1:9, and comp. Hebrews 8:2; Hebrews 9:24. A true h... [ Continue Reading ]
Profession of our faith [τ η ν ο μ ο λ ο γ ι α ν τ η ς ε λ π ι δ ο ς]. Rend. "confession of our hope." Faith does not appear among Ms. readings. It is an innovation of the translators. Hope is the rendering of Tyndale, Coverdale, the Great Bible, the Geneva, the Bishops ', and Rheims. On confession... [ Continue Reading ]
Let us consider one another [κ α τ α ν ο ω μ ε ν α λ λ η λ ο υ ς]. Take careful note of each other's spiritual welfare. For the verb see on James 1:23. It denotes attentive, continuous care. Comp. Hebrews 3:1. To provoke [ε ι ς π α ρ ο ξ υ σ μ ο ν]. Lit. with a view to incitement. Only here and Acts... [ Continue Reading ]
The assembling of ourselves together [ε π ι σ υ ν α φ ω γ η ν ε α υ τ ω ν]. Episunagwgh only here and 2 Thessalonians 2:1, see note. The act of assembling, although some explain assembly. The antithesis is, "not forsaking assembling, but exhorting in assembly." L?n aptly says that the idea of aposta... [ Continue Reading ]
We sin willfully [ε κ ο υ σ ι ω ς α μ α ρ τ α ν ο ν τ ω ν η μ ω ν]. JEkousiwv willfully, only here and 1 Peter 5:2. Comp. Philippians 1:14, kat' eJkousion of free will. See LXX, Numbers 14:3. The willful sin is the abandonment of Christianity for Judaism. The knowledge [ε π ι γ ν ω σ ι ν]. Only her... [ Continue Reading ]
But a certain fearful looking for [φ ο β ε ρ α δ ε τ ι ς ε κ δ ο χ η]. Rend. "a kind of fearful expectation." jEkdoch N. T. o, o LXX Fiery indignation [π υ ρ ο ς ζ η λ ο ς]. For zhlov see on James 3:14. The radical idea of the word is ferment of spirit (zein to boil; see Acts 18:25; Romans 12:11). T... [ Continue Reading ]
He that despised [α φ ε τ η σ α ς τ ι ς]. Lit. one that despised; any transgressor. The verb only here in Hebrews. The kindred noun ajqethsiv only in Hebrews. See ch. Hebrews 7:18; Hebrews 9:26. Died [α π ο θ ν η σ κ ε ι]. Lit. dieth. According to the ordinance as it now stands in the law. Without... [ Continue Reading ]
Of how much [π ο σ ω]. Not qualifying ceironov sorer, but the whole clause : "by how much think ye shall he be thought worthy of sorer punishment." Punishment [τ ι μ ω ρ ι α ς]. N. T. o. Occasionally in LXX, frequent in Class. Originally assistance; assistance to one who has been wronged; punishmen... [ Continue Reading ]
We know him that hath said [ο ι δ α μ ε ν γ α ρ τ ο ν ε ι π ο ν τ α]. The retribution [τ ι μ ω ρ ι α] is certain, because assured by the word of God in Scripture. Vengeance [ε κ δ ι κ η σ ι ς]. An unfortunate translation, since it conveys the idea of vindictiveness which does not reside in the Gree... [ Continue Reading ]
To fall, etc. Comp. LXX, 2 Samuel 24:14; Sir. 2 18. Of the living God. The living God, revealed in the living Christ, will not suffer his sacrificial gift and his covenant to be slighted and insulted with impunity. See on ch. Hebrews 3:12.... [ Continue Reading ]
After ye were illuminated [φ ω τ ι σ θ ε ν τ ε ς]. See on ch. Hebrews 6:4. A great fight [π ο λ λ η ν α θ λ η σ ι ν]. Aqlhsiv N. T. o, o LXX See on ajlqh strive, 2 Timothy 2:5. See Introduction, on the allusions in the epistle to persecution.... [ Continue Reading ]
Whilst ye were made a gazing - stock [θ ε α τ ρ ι ζ ο μ ε ν ο ι]. N. T. o. o LXX, o Class. Lit. exhibited in the theater. Comp. 1 Corinthians 4:9. Whilst ye became companions [κ ο ι ν ω ν ο ι γ ε ν η θ ε ν τ ε ς]. Rend. by becoming partakers. More than companionship is implied. For koinwnoi see on L... [ Continue Reading ]
For ye had compassion of me in my bonds [κ α ι γ α ρ τ ο ι ς δ ε σ μ ι ο ι ς σ υ ν ε π α θ η σ α τ ε]. Entirely wrong, following T. R. toiv desmoiv mou. Rend. "ye had compassion on the prisoners." So Vulg. vinctis compassi estis. The corrupt reading has furnished one of the stock arguments for the P... [ Continue Reading ]
Confidence [τ η ν π α ρ ρ η σ ι α ν]. Rend. boldness. The boldness and courage which you manifested under persecution.... [ Continue Reading ]
Ye might receive the promise [κ ο μ ι σ η σ θ ε τ η ν ε π α γ γ ε λ ι α ν]. Comp. ch. Hebrews 11:13; Hebrews 11:39, and see on 1 Peter 1:8. The verb implies, not mere obtaining, but receiving and carrying away for use and enjoyment.... [ Continue Reading ]
A little while [μ ι κ ρ ο ν ο σ ο ν ο σ ο ν]. Strictly, a very little while. The phrase N. T. o. It is not part of the quotation, but is taken from Isaiah 26:20, the only instance. See Aristoph. Wasps, 213. He that shall come will come [ο ε ρ χ ο μ ε ν ο ς η ξ ε ι]. Rend. "he that cometh will come.... [ Continue Reading ]
Now the just shall live by faith [ο δ ε δ ι κ α ι ο ς (μ ο υ] ejk pistewv zhsetai). Cited by Paul, Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Galatians 3:22; Galatians 3:4 In the original prophecy the just man is contrasted with the haughty Chaldaean invaders, who are puffed up and not upright. Through his steadf... [ Continue Reading ]
But we are not of them who draw back [η μ ε ι ς δ ε ο υ κ ε σ μ ε ν υ π ο σ τ ο λ η ς]. Lit. we are not of shrinking back. JUpostolh N. T. o, o LXX, o Class. ?Einai with genitive marks the quality or peculiarity of a person or thing. Comp. ch. Hebrews 12:11 carav einai to be of joy, joyful. We do no... [ Continue Reading ]