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. Take away [π ε ρ ι ε λ ε ι ν]. Only here in connection with sin. See on 2 Corinthians 3:16. The verb literally means to strip off all round. See Genesis 41:42 (of a ring) : Genesis 38:14; Deuteronomy 21:13 (of clothes). Comp. eujperistatov, Hebrews 12:1, see note, and perikeitai ajsqeneian is compassed about with weakness, Hebrews 5:2. See also clothed with shame, and with cursing, Psalms 35:26; Psalms 109:18.

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