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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:6

Verse 6 6As he saith in another place, or, elsewhere, etc. Here is expressed more clearly what the Apostle intended. This is a remarkable passage, and indeed the whole Psalm from which it is taken; for there is scarcely anywhere a clearer prophecy respecting Christ’s eternal priesthood and his kingdom. And yet the Jews try all means to evade it, in order that they might obscure the glory of Christ; but they cannot succeed. They apply it to David, as though he was the person whom God bade to sit... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:1-6

Christ's Divine appointment to the high priesthood the fulfillment of one essential qualification for that position. This begins the third great section of the Epistle. Section 1. ( Hebrews 1:1-14 . and 2) sets forth the Deity and humanity of the Lord Jesus; Christ's superiority to the angels through whose ministration the old dispensation was said to be established. Section it. ( Hebrews 3:1-19 . and 4) sets forth the surpassing greatness of our Lord as compared with Moses, the great... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:1-6

The qualifications and functions of the true priest. I. HE IS TAKES FROM AMONG MEN . It is not an angelic ministry. The true humanity of Jesus must ever be emphasized. A perfect man is needed to be the true priest, but he must be a man. And the reason of this is found in the kind of work he has to do. Especially in that part of it which concerns the sin offering. He has to act for those who, begirt with infirmity, are continually showing their ignorance, and continually... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:1-10

Style high priesthood of Christ. In these verses the author proceeds with his discussion of the priestly character and work of the Lord Jesus, as typified by the Aaronical priesthood. I. WHAT A HIGH PRIEST IS . The office is a most honorable one; it is referred to in Hebrews 5:4 as "the honor." This will appear from a consideration of the high priest's functions and qualifications. 1. His functions. The most important of these are indicated in Hebrews 5:1 . 2. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:4

And no man taketh this honor unto himself, but being called of God (the ὁ of Textus Receptus before καλούμενος — "he that is called," as in A.V.—has very slight authority), even as was Aaron. This verse expresses the second essential of a high priest, Divine appointment, for assurance of the efficacy of his mediation. Of course Aaron's successors derived their Divine commission from his original one (cf. Numbers 21:26 ; Numbers 26:10-14 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:4-6

These verses show us the honor of the priesthood. Aaron was divinely called ( Exodus 28:1 ), and was endowed with gifts and qualifications for the office. It was an honor to approach unto God in the sacred uses of his ministry; "for blessed is the man whom thou choosest and causest to approach unto thee." He transacted the most important affairs for the people, and made reconciliation for them on the Day of Atonement. He revealed and interpreted the Divine will by Urim and Thummim, and his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:5-6

So also Christ glorified not himself to be made a High Priest . Here begins the proof that Christ fulfils the two requirements, that mentioned second in the previous statement being taken first in the proof— chiastically, as is usual in this Epistle. The expression, ἑαυτὸν ἐδόξασε , rather than τὴν τιμὴν ἔλαβε , may have reference to the glory wherewith Christ is crowned in his exalted position as Priest-King (cf. Hebrews 2:9 ). But he that said unto him, Thou art my... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:4

And no man taketh this honor to himself - No one has a right to enter on this office unless he has the qualifications which God has prescribed. There were fixed and definite laws in regard to the succession in the office of the high priest, and to the qualifications of him who should hold the office.But he that is called of God as was Aaron - Aaron was designated by name. It was necessary that his successors should have as clear evidence that they were called of God to the office, as though... read more

Albert Barnes

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

So also Christ glorified not himself; - see the notes at John 8:54. The meaning is, that Jesus was not ambitious; that he did not obtrude himself into the great office of high priest; he did not enter upon its duties without being regularly called to it. Paul claimed that Christ held that office; but, as he was not descended front Aaron, and as no one might perform its duties without being regularly called to it, it was incumbent on him to show that Jesus was not an intruder, but had a regular... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:6

As he saith also in another place - Psalms 110:4. “Thou art a priest forever.” It is evident here that the apostle means to be understood as saying that the Psalm referred to Christ, and this is one of the instances of quotation from the Old Testament respecting which there can be no doubt. Paul makes much of this argument in a subsequent part of this Epistle, Hebrews 7:0 and reasons as if no one would deny that the Psalm had a reference to the Messiah. It is clear from this that the Psalm was... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:4-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:5-6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:4

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:6

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