Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:9
And being made perfect - Και τελειωθεις· And having finished all - having died and risen again. Τελειωθηναι signifies to have obtained the goal; to have ended one's labor, and enjoyed the fruits of it. Hebrews 12:23 ; : The spirits of just men made perfect, πνευμασι δικαιων τετελειωμενων , means the souls of those who have gained the goal, and obtained the prize. So, when Christ had finished his course of tremendous sufferings, and consummated the whole by his death and resurrection,... read more
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:8
Though he were a Son - See the whole of the preceding note. read more