Of the things which we have spoken [ε π ι τ ο ι ς λ ε γ ο μ ε ν ο ι ς]. The A. V. is wrong. jEpi is in the case of, or in the consideration of : not of, nor in addition to. Toiv legomenoiv "the things which are being spoken" : the matters now under discussion. The sum [κ ε φ α λ α ι ο ν]. Rend. the... [ Continue Reading ]
A minister [λ ε ι τ ο υ ρ γ ο ς]. Sat down as a minister. From an old adjective leitov or leitov (found only in this compound), belonging to the people, and ergon work. Hence, originally, the service of the state in a public office. In LXX and N. T. leitourgov minister, leitourgein to minister, and... [ Continue Reading ]
A priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices. Therefore Christ, a high priest, must have gifts and sacrifices to offer, and a sanctuary in which to offer them. Wherefore it is of necessity [ο ε ν α ν α γ κ α ι ο ν]. Rend. wherefore it is necessary. Somewhat to offer [ο π ρ ο σ ε ν ε γ κ η].... [ Continue Reading ]
Rend. "Now if he were on earth he would not be a priest at all, seeing that there are those who offer the gifts according to the law." Christ could not be a priest on earth, because there is an order of priests already established by law; and as Christ was not of the tribe of Levi (ch. 7 13, 14) he... [ Continue Reading ]
Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things [ο ι τ ι ν ε ς υ π ο δ ε ι γ μ α τ ι κ α ι σ κ ι α λ α τ ρ ε υ ο υ σ ι ν τ ω ν ε π ο υ ρ α ν ι ω ν]. The connection is, "there are those who offer the gifts according to the law, such as [ο ι τ ι ν ε ς] serve," etc. For latreuousin serve, see... [ Continue Reading ]
But now [ν υ ν δ ε]. Nunis logical : as the case now stands. The statement of ver. 4 is taken up. "If he were on earth he could not be a priest," etc., but now, since Christ is a priest, and must have a sanctuary and an offering, he has a more excellent ministry. He hath obtained a more excellent m... [ Continue Reading ]
The statement that a better covenant was enacted upon better promises is justified by the very existence of that second covenant. "If that first covenant had been faultless, there would no place have been sought for a second." The argument is like that in ch. 7 11 (see note). Notice the imperfect te... [ Continue Reading ]
For finding fault with them [μ ε μ φ ο μ ε ν ο ς α υ τ ο υ ς]. 204 Them signifies the possessors of the first covenant. The prophet says what follows by way of blame. The passage cited is Jeremiah 38, LXX (A. V. 31); 31 - 34. The writer assumes that Jeremiah's new covenant means the Christian covena... [ Continue Reading ]
In the day when I took [ε ν η μ ε ρ α ε π ι λ α β ο μ ε ν ο υ μ ο υ]. An unusual construction. Lit. in the day of me having taken hold. Comp. John 4:39.... [ Continue Reading ]
The covenant which I will make [η δ ι α θ η κ η η ν δ ο α θ η σ ο μ α ι]. The noun and the verb are cognate - the arrangement which I will arrange. A covenant [δ ι α θ η κ η] is something arranged [δ ι α τ ι θ ε σ θ α ι] between two parties. See the same combination, Acts 3:25. I will put my laws ... [ Continue Reading ]
His neighbor [τ ο ν π ο λ ι τ η ν]. Lit. his citizen : his fellow - citizen. 205 Know the Lord [γ ν ω θ ι τ ο ν κ υ ρ ι ο ν]. As if commending God to the knowledge of one who is ignorant of him. All shall know [π α ν τ ε ς ε ι δ η σ ο υ σ ι ν]. Observe the two words for know : gnwqi of the recognit... [ Continue Reading ]
Merciful [ι λ ε ω ς]. Only here and Matthew 16:22, see note. Unrighteousness [α δ ι κ ι α ι ς]. Unrighteousnesses. The only occurrence of the word in the plural. For ajdikia see on 2 Peter 2:13. Their sins and their iniquities [τ ω ν α μ α ρ τ ι ω ν α υ τ ω ν]. Omit and their iniquities. 206 For aJ... [ Continue Reading ]
In that he saith a new covenant [ε ν τ ω λ ε γ ε ι ν κ α ι ν η ν]. Lit. "in his saying new." He hath made the first old [π ε π α λ α ι ω κ ε ν τ η ν π ρ ω τ η ν]. Palaioun to make old, only in Hebrews and Luke 12:33. Comp. Hebrews 1:11. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [τ ο δ ε π α λ α ι ο υ... [ Continue Reading ]