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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 7:1-28

Hebrews 7:1-Hosea : . The Melchizedek Priesthood of Christ.— It is shown that Scripture itself makes reference to a type of priesthood which is quite distinct from the Levitical. The nature of this priesthood is set forth ( Hebrews 7:1-2 Samuel :) in terms of the description given in Genesis 14 of the priest Melchizedek. That some peculiar significance attached to him may be inferred from his name, and the name of his city. Still more suggestive is the fact that nothing is said as to his... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 7:26

The last excellency of the gospel High Priest, preferring him to Aaron’s order, is the qualification of his person, by which he is described in himself, distinguished from and set above all others, and is that which remained out of David’s proof to be cleared, who this person was, who was different from Melchisedec, though after his order, to take place after Aaron’s was expired, who was immortal, and constituted an everlasting Priest by God’s oath. For such an High Priest became us, who is... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Hebrews 7:23-28

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTESHebrews 7:24. Continueth ever.—A firm assertion of the present living priesthood of Christ. Unchangeable.—R.V. margin, “hath a priesthood that doth not pass to another.” Vulgate, sempiternum. Stuart, “without succession.” Moulton, “Since His life is indissoluble, none can trespass on His right and invade His priesthood.”Hebrews 7:25. Save.—To be understood here as embracing the various services to men that are represented in the work of the high priest.... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Hebrews 7:15-28

Hebrews 7:15-28 I. The Apostle announces a great principle in the words, "The law made nothing perfect." There was not a single point in which the law reached the end, for the end of the law is Christ. The imperfection of the law appears in these three points especially (1) The forgiveness of sin; (2) Access unto God was not perfected under the old dispensation; (3) They had not received the Holy Ghost as an indwelling spirit. The law made nothing perfect. For perfection is true, substantial,... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Hebrews 7:26

DISCOURSE: 2299CHRIST, A SUITABLE HIGH-PRIESTHebrews 7:26. Such an High-priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens.WITHOUT the Epistle to the Hebrews, we could never have understood the true scope of the Levitical law, much less its full accomplishment in the Lord Jesus Christ; we could never have ventured to trace such a correspondence between Melchizedec and Christ, or to lay such a stress on a variety of minute expressions in... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Hebrews 7:1-28

Shall we turn now in our Bibles to Hebrews, the seventh chapter.In the book of Genesis, after Abraham and Lot had parted company, there was a confederation of five kings that conquered in the area where Lot lived, and took him captive and spoiled several cities. Abraham, hearing of it, armed his servants and he went out to met these five kings in battle, and defeated them. He took from them the spoils that they had taken from the many cities that they had conquered.As Abraham was returning... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 7:1-28

Hebrews 7:1 . This Melchizedec, to whose illustrious history he now returns, from Hebrews 5:11, was first by name or title king of righteousness, and afterwards king of Salem, that is, king of peace. But surely it is hard work for critics to write a commentary of this, the most remarkable of ancient characters, after St. Paul has given the finishing touch to the portrait. How would the rabbins read it, to find an illustration here which none of the doctors could see. Priest of the most... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Hebrews 7:26-28

Hebrews 7:26-28Such an High Priest became usThe priest whom we needI.WE ALL NEED A PRIEST, AND WE HAVE THE PRIEST WE NEED IN JESUS CHRIST. In fair weather, when the summer seas are sunny and smooth, and all the winds are sleeping in their caves, the life-belts on the deck of a steamer may be thought to be unnecessary, but when she strikes on the black-toothed rocks, and all about is a hell of noise and despair, then the meaning of them is understood. When you are amongst the breakers you will... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Hebrews 7:26

26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; Ver. 26. Who is holy ] As the high priest of old, Leviticus 21:18 ; Exodus 28:36-43 . Harmless ] Without any birth mark. Undefiled ] Free from actual pollution, without original blemish or actual blot,1 Peter 1:19; 1 Peter 1:19 . Higher than the heavens ] That is, than the angels, those heavenly courtiers, Daniel 10:13 . read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Hebrews 7:26

such: Hebrews 7:11, Hebrews 8:1, Hebrews 9:23-Ezekiel :, Hebrews 10:11-Song of Solomon : became: Hebrews 2:10, Luke 24:26, Luke 24:46 holy: Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 9:14, Exodus 28:36, Isaiah 53:9, Luke 1:35, Luke 23:22, Luke 23:41, Luke 23:47, John 8:29, John 14:30, Acts 3:14, Acts 4:27, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 1:19, 1 Peter 2:22, 1 John 2:2, 1 John 3:5, Revelation 3:7 made: Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 4:14, Hebrews 8:1, Hebrews 12:2, Psalms 68:18, Matthew 27:18, Mark 16:19, Ephesians 1:20-Song... read more