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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:7-9

Gethsemane. Here we have Gethsemane, apart from external circumstances—the treachery of Judas, the apathy, ignorance, and drowsiness of the disciples. The one thing of supreme importance is set before us, even the struggle and suffering in the heart of Jesus himself. Note— I. THE ELEMENTS OF THE SUFFERING . 1. The possession of a suffering nature. This struggle happened in the days of his flesh. It was nothing wonderful that he should shrink from physical pain,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:7-10

Christ's human experience the second qualification for high priestly work. The second proof that Christ holds the high priestly position. In Hebrews 5:1 , Hebrews 5:2 the double qualification for this is shown—a qualification Godward and rearward; he must be appointed by God, and able to sympathize with man. Both these are shown to be true of Christ, and that he is, therefore, officially "perfect" ( Hebrews 5:9 , Hebrews 5:10 ). I. THE NECESSITY THAT THE HIGH ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:7-10

Sacrificial sorrow. I. THERE IS HERE AN AFFECTING OUTLINE OF THE SACRIFICIAL SORROWS OF OUR LORD . Like the ancient psalmists, he bows in solemn and agonizing prayer, with profuse weeping, that the cup which was presented to him in Gethsemane might be removed from him. It was a bitter and brimming cup of indescribable distress. Scripture gives us the outward signs of the sorrow, and leaves the awful cause in solemn silence. This must have been from his standing... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:9

Salvation—its Author and its recipients. "And being made perfect, he became the Author," etc. The subject of the writer in this part of his Epistle is the high priesthood of Jesus Christ. In treating this subject he dwells upon the sufferings of Christ in his priestly office, and a certain perfection which resulted from his sufferings. He was God's only and well-beloved Son, yet he was not exempt from suffering. "He learned obedience by the things which he suffered." We must not suppose... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:9-10

And being made perfect, he became unto all them that obey him the Author of eternal salvation; called (or rather so addressed ) of God a High Priest after the order of Melchizedek. Here τελειωθεὶς (translated "being made perfect") refers to the time of his resurrection, when the sufferings were over and the atonement complete (cf. Luke 13:32 , τῇ τρίτῃ τελειοῦμαι ). The word may be used in its general sense of perfected, i.e. "being made perfectly that which he was... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:9

And being made perfect - That is, being made a “complete” Saviour - a Saviour suited in all respects to redeem people. Sufferings were necessary to the “completeness” or the “finish” of his character as a Saviour, not to his moral perfection, for he was always without sin; see this explained in the notes on Hebrews 2:10.He became the author - That is, he was the procuring cause (αἴτιος aitios) of salvation. It is to be traced wholly to his sufferings and death; see the note, Hebrews 2:10.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:10

Called of God - Addressed by him, or greeted by him. The word used here does not mean that he was “appointed” by God, or “called” to the office, in the sense in which we often use the word, but simply that he was “addressed” as such, to wit, in Psalms 110:1-7;An high priest - In the Septuagint Psalms 110:4, and in Hebrews 5:6, above, it is rendered “priest” - ἱερεύς hiereus - but the Hebrew word - כהן kohēn - is often used to denote the high priest, and may mean either; see Septuagint in... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 5:9

Hebrews 5:9. And being made perfect, &c. Many of the difficulties which we meet with in Scripture, are entirely owing to our ignorance: some to our ignorance of the subjects under consideration, and others of the meaning of the terms made use of to express these subjects. This is peculiarly the case here: there would be no difficulty in conceiving how Christ could be said to be made perfect, if we observed, 1st, That he was very man, and that his human nature, before his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 5:10

Hebrews 5:10. Called Προσαγορευθεις , denominated by God himself, or, as some understand the expression, openly declared, namely, in the 110th Psalm, before referred to; a high-priest after the order of Melchisedec Or, according to the constitution of Melchisedec’s priesthood, which was a figure and example of Christ’s priesthood, in the peculiar properties and circumstances of it, namely, not by a material unction, legal ceremonies, or any human ordination, but by a heavenly... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 5:1-10

A high priest for the faithful (4:14-5:10)Because people were in danger of denying their Christian faith and going back to Judaism, they are reminded that Christ’s priesthood is incomparably superior to Aaron’s. Christ needs no tabernacle or temple, for he has passed through the heavens and into the presence of God. Through him, believers also may enter this presence, and ask God’s help during their temptations. They can depend upon Christ, because being man he can sympathize with them, and... read more

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