Hebrews 5:6-7 ASV

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 5:4-6

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:7-8

Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up (rather, when he offered up ) prayers and supplications to him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered. Here (according to the view taken above of the chiastic structure of the passage) we have the account of how Christ fulfilled the human requirements of a High Priest, referred to in Hebrews 5:2 , Hebrews 5:3 . This main... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:7-8

The suffering Savior. "Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered," etc. Our text suggests the following observations:— I. IN THE DAYS OF HIS FLESH OUR LORD ENDURED SEVEREST SUFFERINGS . "The things which he suffered" induced the agonizing prayer, the "strong crying and tears." He bore the common sufferings of our humanity; e.g. hunger, thirst, weariness, etc. He suffered from the cruel ingratitude of men, from the base slanders of his enemies, and from... read more

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

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:7

Who - That is, the Lord Jesus - for so the connection demands. The object of this verse and the two following is, to show that the Lord Jesus had that qualification for the office of priest to which he had referred in Hebrews 5:2. It was one important qualification for that office that he who sustained it should be able to show compassion, to aid those that were out of the way, and to sympathize with sufferers; in other words, they were themselves encompassed with infirmity, and thus were able... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:4-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:5-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:7-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:7-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:7-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:7-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:7-10

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:7

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