希伯來書 7:1 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 7:1-17

The priesthood forever after the order of Melchizedek. It is evident that the whole of this elaborate argument with respect to Melchizedek must be looked at in the light of the reference to Psalms 110:1-7 . In quoting this psalm, the writer was on firm ground so far as his readers were concerned. They would not repudiate the significance of this utterance, that it must have some weighty, practical meaning; and it was his to show them what that meaning was, and so to cheer their... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 7:1

For this Melchisedek; - compare the notes on Hebrews 5:6. The name Melchizedek, from which the apostle derives a portion of his argument here, is Hebrew, מלכי־צדק Malkiy-Tsedeq, and is correctly explained as meaning “king of righteousness” - being compounded of two words - “king and righteousness.” Why this name was given to this man is unknown. Names, however, were frequently given on account of some quality or characteristic of the man: see the notes on Isaiah 8:18. This name may have been... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 7:1

Hebrews 7:1. For, &c. The apostle having promised to lead the believing Hebrews forward to the perfection of Christian knowledge, (Hebrews 6:1-4,) particularly with regard to the high-priesthood of Christ as typified by that of Melchisedec, which he had repeatedly mentioned, (namely, Hebrews 5:6; Hebrews 5:10; Hebrews 6:20,) as a figure of it he proceeds now to fulfil his promise; and, in order thereto, points out the deep meaning of the oath recorded Psalms 110:4. And by accurately... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 7:1-10

7:1-10:18 CHRIST’S PRIESTHOOD AND SACRIFICEThe priesthood of Melchizedek (7:1-10)Jesus Christ’s high priesthood is far superior to Aaron’s. Christ belongs to the priestly order of Melchizedek, a priesthood that existed before, and is far higher than, that of Aaron. (For the background concerning Melchizedek see Genesis 14:17-24 and Psalms 110:4.) Melchizedek was both a priest and a king, a combination not allowed in the Aaronic priesthood. In the Levitical order, people kept strict records of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 7:1

Melchisedec . See Genesis 14:18-20 . Salem . Only here and Hebrews 7:2 in N.T. Most High . See Acts 7:48 . God . App-98 . met . Greek. sunantao. See Acts 10:25 . slaughter = defeat, or smiting. Greek. kope. Only here. Used Genesis 4:17 (Septuagint) read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 7:1

CHRIST; THE ANTITYPE OF MELCHIZEDEK;JESUS' PRIESTHOOD IS SUPERIOR TO THAT OF THE LEVITES;A DESCRIPTION OF JESUS; THE PERFECT HIGH PRIESTFor this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is King of peace, without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 7:1

Hebrews 7:1. For this Melchisedec,— The apostle had spoken of an high-priest after the order of Melchisedec thrice before, ch. Hebrews 5:6; Hebrews 5:10 Heb 6:20 and he had hinted, that he had many things to say of him, and hard to be understood; all therefore which has been said in the preceding chapter is a digression; from which he now returns, in order to explain what he meant by strong meat. He had proved before, that Christ was far more excellent than Moses; that he was as properly called... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 7:1

1. this Melchisedec— (Hebrews 6:20; Psalms 110:4). The verb does not come till Hebrews 7:3, "abideth." king . . . priest—Christ unites these offices in their highest sense, and so restores the patriarchal union of these offices. Salem—Jerusalem, that is, seeing peace; others make Salem distinct, and to be that mentioned (Genesis 33:18; John 3:23). the most high God—called also "Possessor of heaven and earth" (Genesis 14:19; Genesis 14:22). This title of God, "the Most High," handed down by... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 7:1-2

The writer referred to Melchizedek (lit. righteous king, probably a title rather than a proper name) as the head of a priestly order. It was not uncommon for one individual to combine the roles of priest and king in antiquity. [Note: Morris, pp. 62-63.] Aaron was also the head of a priestly order. The writer explained that Jesus Christ was a member of Melchizedek’s order, not Aaron’s (Hebrews 6:20). Melchizedek was a prototype of Jesus Christ in two respects. He was both a king and a priest,... read more