Hebrews 5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:10

Called of God a high priest - Προσαγορευθεις· Being constituted, hailed, and acknowledged to be a high priest. In Hesychius we find προσαγορευει , which he translates ασπαζεται· hence we learn that one meaning of this word is to salute; as when a man was constituted or anointed king, those who accosted him would say, Hail king! On this verse Dr. Macknight has the following note, with the insertion of which the reader will not be displeased: "As our Lord, in his conversation with the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:11

Of whom we have many things to say - The words περι οὑ , which we translate of whom, are variously applied: To Melchisedec; To Christ; To the endless priesthood. Those who understand the place of Melchisedec, suppose that it is in reference to this that the apostle resumes the subject in the seventh chapter, where much more is said on this subject, though not very difficult of comprehension; and indeed it is not to be supposed that the Hebrews could be more capable of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:12

For when for the time - They had heard the Gospel for many years, and had professed to be Christians for a long time; on these accounts they might reasonably have been expected to be well instructed in Divine things, so as to be able to instruct others. Which be the first principles - Τινα τα στοιχεια· Certain first principles or elements. The word τινα is not the nominative plural, as our translators have supposed, but the accusative case, governed by διδασκειν· and therefore the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:13

For every one that useth milk - It is very likely that the apostle, by using this term, refers to the doctrines of the law, which were only the rudiments of religion, and were intended to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. The word of righteousness - Αογος δικαιοσυνης· The doctrine of justification. I believe this to be the apostle's meaning. He that uses milk - rests in the ceremonies and observances of the law, is unskilful in the doctrine of justification; for... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:14

But strong meat - The high and sublime doctrines of Christianity; the atonement, justification by faith, the gift of the Holy Ghost, the fullness of Christ dwelling in the souls of men, triumph in and over death, the resurrection of the body, the glorification of both body and soul in the realms of blessedness, and an endless union with Christ in the throne of his glory. This is the strong food which the genuine Christian understands, receives, digests, and by which he grows. By reason of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:1

Verse 1 1.For every high priest, etc. He compares Christ with the Levitical priests, and he teaches us what is the likeness and the difference between them; and the object of the whole discourse is, to show what Christ’s office really is, and also to prove that whatever was ordained under the law was ordained on his account. Hence the Apostle passes on at last to show that the ancient priesthood was abolished. He first says that the priests were taken from among men; secondly, that they did... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:2

Verse 2 2.Who can, etc. This fourth point has some affinity to the first, and yet it may be distinguished from it; for the Apostle before taught us that mankind are united to God in the person of one man, as all men partake of the same flesh and nature; but now he refers to another thing, and that is, that the priest ought to be kind and gentle to sinners, because he partakes of their infirmities. The word which the Apostle uses , μετριοπαθεῖν is differently explained both by Greek and Latin... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:4

Verse 4 4.And no man, etc. There is to be noticed in this verse partly a likeness and partly a difference. What makes an office lawful is the call of God; so that no one can rightly and orderly perform it without being made fit for it by God. Christ and Aaron had this in common, that God called them both; but they differed in this, that Christ succeeded by a new and different way and was made a perpetual priest. It is hence evident that Aaron’s priesthood was temporary, for it was to cease. We... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 5 5.Thou art my Son, etc. This passage may seem to be farfetched; for though Christ was begotten of God the Father, he was not on this account made also a priest. But if we consider the end for which Christ was manifested to the world, it will plainly appear that this character necessarily belongs to him. We must however bear especially in mind what we said on the first chapter; that the begetting of Christ, of which the Psalmist speaks, was a testimony which the Father rendered to him... read more

John Calvin

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 5:4

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

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

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