Hebrews 5

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:11-14

Spiritual obtuseness. "Of whom we have many things to say," etc. In treating of the analogy between the priesthood of Melchizedek and that of Christ, the writer was hindered by the spiritual obtuseness of his readers. "We have many things to say, and difficult of interpretation, seeing ye are become dull of hearing." The writer found it difficult to explain his subject to them, because they were so dull and slow in their apprehension. Notice— I. SPIRITUAL OBTUSENESS IS ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:11-14

Dullness of spiritual perception. I. THERE IS A REPROOF FOR THESE RELIEVERS BECAUSE THEY CANNOT HEAR , AND THEREFORE CANNOT TEACH , THE TRUTHS OF THE GOSPEL . They had become, through slackness and yielding both to the attractions of the temple-worship and the opposition of their countrymen, unable to hear the weighty truths connected with Melchizedek, the illustrious type of Christ. To be dull of hearing the sweet sounds of joyous nature in spring,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:12

For when, by reason of the time ( i.e. the time that has elapsed since your conversion), ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that some one teach you (or, that one teach you which be ) the first principles (literally, the elements of the beginning ) of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, anti not of solid food. τῆς ἀρχῆς in this verse seems best taken in union with τὰ στοιχεῖα , rather than with τῶν λογίων ; the phrase, τὰ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:12-14

The powers of the full-grown Christian. Here is the close analogy between the natural life and the spiritual. I. THE PROGRESS OF THE NATURAL LIFE . At birth the babe finds food provided for it, without effort, without thought—food exactly suited to its infantile state, and which it makes use of by a kind of instinct. Nothing is expected from it save that which it is certain to do by a law of its nature. But this season, when nothing is expected from it, is only a season of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:13

For every one that partaketh of milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. Reason for saying that they are such as have need of milk; for milk is the nourishment of infants, and he that is an infant in respect of spiritual growth is ἄπειρος λόγου δικαιοσύνης : not of necessity unacquainted with it altogether, but still not versed in it; he is but a tyro. "Word of righteousness" may be taken as a general term to denote what we might call religious lore;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:14

But solid food is for them that are of full age ( τελείων , equivalent to "perfect;" but in the sense of maturity of age or growth, in contrast with νήπιοι ; as in 1 Corinthians 14:20 ; of. 1 Corinthians 2:6 ; Ephesians 4:13 ; Philippians 3:15 ), those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil. Here the comparison is carried out with peculiar aptness. τὰ αἰσθητήρια in the illustration are the organs of sense. In the infant the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5

Analysis Of The ChapterIn this chapter Hebrews 5:1-14 the subject of the priestly office of Christ is continued and further illustrated. It had been introduced Hebrews 2:16, Hebrews 2:18; Hebrews 3:1; Heb 4:14-17. The Jews regarded the office of high priest as an essential feature in the true religion; and it became, therefore, of the highest importance to show that in the Christian system there was a High Priest every way equal to that of the Jews. In his rank; in his character; and in the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:1

For every high priest - That is, among the Jews, for the remarks relate to the Jewish system. The Jews had one high priest who was regarded as the successor of Aaron. The word “high priest” means “chief priest;” that is, a priest of higher rank and office than others. By the original regulation the Jewish high priest was to be of the family of Aaron Exodus 29:9, though in later times the office was frequently conferred on others. In the time of the Romans it had become venal, and the Mosaic... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:2

Who can have compassion - Margin, “Reasonably bear with.” The idea is that of “sympathizing with.” The high priest is taken from among men, in order that he may have a fellow-feeling for those on whose behalf he officiates. Sensible of his own ignorance, he is able to sympathize with those who are ignorant; and compassed about with infirmity, he is able to succour those who have like infirmities.And on them that are out of the way - The erring, and the guilty. If he were taken from an order of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:3

And by reason hereof - Because he is a sinner; an imperfect man. “As for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.” To make an expiation for sins. He needs the same atonement; he offers the sacrifice for himself which he does for others; Leviticus 9:7. The same thing is true of the ministers of religion now. They come before God feeling that they have need of the benefit of the same atonement which they preach to others; they plead the merits of the same blood for their own salvation... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:11-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:11-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:12-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 5:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 5:3

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