Hebrews 5:7

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 5:7

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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 5:7

Hebrews 5:7. Who, &c. The sum of the things treated of in the 7th and following chapters, is contained in this paragraph, from Hebrews 5:7-10, and in this sum is admirably comprised the process of his passion with its inmost causes, in the very terms used by the evangelists. Who in the days of his flesh Those two days in particular wherein his sufferings were at the height; when he had offered up prayers and supplications thrice; with strong crying and tears In the garden; to him... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 5:7

when He had = having. prayers = both prayers. Greek. deesis. App-134 . supplications . Greek. hiketeria. Only here. In classical Greek the olive branch in the hand of a suppliant, implying ne ed and claim. with . Greek. meta. App-104 . crying . Greek. krauge. See Acts 23:9 . death . Not from death, for the Greek word is ek , not apo. He went down into death, but was saved out of (Greek. ek) it by resurrection. in that, &c = for (Greek. apo. Compare Acts 12:14 ) His... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 5:7

Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplication with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear.This verse speaks of the agony in Gethsemane where the godly soul of Jesus recoiled at the disgusting and repugnant death looming ahead of him on the cross; for surely, the "cup" mentioned there could mean nothing if not the approaching agony. Some hesitate to apply this passage thus, due to the fact that... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 5:7

Hebrews 5:7. In the days of his flesh,— During the time he was in the flesh; made lower than the angels, as man, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, ch. Hebrews 2:14. The allusion in the next clause is to the prayers of our Saviour, which he made in the garden to God, to remove that cup from him. See on Matthew 26:39. Luke 22:42. There is no mention any where of our Saviour's tears but in this place, except upon his raising Lazarus from the dead, Joh 11:35 and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:7

7. in the days of his flesh— (Hebrews 2:14; Hebrews 10:20). Hebrews 5:7-10 state summarily the subject about to be handled more fully in the seventh and eighth chapters. when he had offered—rather, "in that He offered." His crying and tears were part of the experimental lesson of obedience which He submitted to learn from the Father (when God was qualifying Him for the high priesthood). "Who" is to be construed with "learned obedience" (or rather as Greek, "His obedience"; "the obedience" which... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 5:1-10

II. THE HIGH PRIESTLY CHARACTER OF THE SON 3:1-5:10The writer proceeded to take up the terms "merciful" and "faithful" from Hebrews 2:17 and to expound them in reverse order. He spoke of the faithfulness of Jesus (Hebrews 3:1-6, exposition) and the need for his hearers to remain faithful as well (Hebrews 3:7 to Hebrews 4:14, exhortation). He then encouraged his audience with a reminder of Jesus’ compassion as a merciful high priest in the service of God (Hebrews 4:15 to Hebrews 5:10,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 5:7

The phrase "days of his flesh [Gr. sarx]" draws attention to the weakness that characterized Jesus’ life during His earthly sojourn. Jesus’ offerings to God (cf. Hebrews 5:1) included His prayers and petitions. Specifically, Jesus’ prayers from Gethsemane and the cross that were part of His offering of worship and expiation to God illustrate this (cf. Psalms 22:22-24; Hebrews 2:12). However, Jesus’ entire passion ministry is probably in view here. [Note: Lane, p. 120.] God heard and granted... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:7-10

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

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 5:7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 5:1-10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 5:7

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 5:7

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 5:7

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 5:1-10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 5:7

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