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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 8:4

(4) For if he were . . .—The oldest Greek MSS. and two important versions read, “If then He were”; and two other changes in the text of this verse also rest on high authority. In its correct form the verse will stand thus: If then He were on earth, He would not even be a priest (that is, He would not be a priest at all), seeing there are those who according to law offer the gifts. The argument somewhat resembles that of Hebrews 7:13-14; there, however, the impediment is that of tribe; here the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 8:5

(5) Who serve unto . . .—Better, men who serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. So in Hebrews 13:10 we read of those who “serve the tabernacle.” On the connection of thought, see Hebrews 8:3. “Copy,” not in the sense of perfect resemblance, but rather a token suggesting and designed to suggest the original. (See Note on Hebrews 9:23, where the same word is used.) “Shadow,” as the shadow has no substance or independent existence, but represents only the outline of an object. (Comp.... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 8:6

(6) But now.—That is, as the case really is. (See Hebrews 8:3.) We have here another of those proportional statements commented on in Hebrews 1:4; Hebrews 3:3; Hebrews 7:22. The last of these passages is closely akin to this. There we read that by how much the Priest appointed by the divine oath is raised above all other priests, by so much is His covenant better than theirs. Here, that as He is Mediator of a better covenant, in the same proportion does His ministry excel that of priests on... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 8:7

(7) For the second.—Rather, for a second. This verse connects itself with the words, “a better covenant” in Hebrews 8:6. The form of expression used clearly points to the intended inference—that covenant was faulty, and a place was sought for a second; this makes plain the connection with Hebrews 8:8. The failure of the first covenant was manifest (Hebrews 7:11; Hebrews 7:18) to God, who, whilst the first still existed, “sought” and found place for a second. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Hebrews 8:1-13

Heaven's Teaching on Earth's Duties Hebrews 8:5 The experience of Moses on Mount Sinai, to which our text refers, was a remarkable example of communion between God and man. We may thankfully accept it as a symbol of spiritual truth, and typical of recurring experience. Fellowship with God is not peculiar to any age, or clime, or race; and access to the Father is now far more generally enjoyed than in Mosaic times; for since then the world has seen and heard Him who said: 'I am the way, and the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Hebrews 8:1-6

CHAPTER VIII.THE NEW COVENANT."Now in the things which we are saying the chief point is this: We have such a High-priest, Who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, a Minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, not man. For every high-priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is necessary that this High-priest also have somewhat to offer. Now if He were on earth, He would not be a Priest at all,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Hebrews 8:1-13

CHAPTER 8 1. Christ, the High Priest (Hebrews 8:1-6 ) 2. The old covenant and the new (Hebrews 8:7-13 ) Hebrews 7:1-6 The new priesthood which the better priest exerciseth in heaven furthermore implies also a change in the sacrifices and in the covenant. This is now more fully developed in the last three chapters of this section. There is first of all a summary. The priest we have is not ministering on earth but “we have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Hebrews 8:2

8:2 {2} A minister of the {a} sanctuary, {3} and of the {b} true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.(2) They of Levi were high priests in an earthly sanctuary, but Christ is in the heavenly.(a) Of heaven.(3) They of Levi exercised their priesthood in a frail tabernacle, but Christ bears about with him another tabernacle, that is, his body, which God himself made everlasting, as shall later be declared in Hebrews 9:11 .(b) Of his body. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Hebrews 8:3

8:3 {4} For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore [it is] of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.(4) He brings a reason why it must be that Christ should have a body (which he calls a tabernacle which the Lord built, and not man) that is, that he might have that to offer: for otherwise he could not be an High Priest. The body is both the tabernacle and the sacrifice. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Hebrews 8:4

8:4 {5} For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law:(5) He gives a reason why he said that our High Priest is in the heavenly sanctuary, and not in the earthly: because, says he, if he were now on the earth, he could not minister in the earthly sanctuary, seeing there are still Levitical priests who are appointed for him, that is to say, to be patterns of that perfect example. To what purpose should the patterns serve,... read more

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 8:4

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 8:5

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 8:6

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 8:7

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Hebrews 8:1-13

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Hebrews 8:1-6

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Hebrews 8:1-13

Geneva Study Bible - Hebrews 8:2

Geneva Study Bible - Hebrews 8:3

Geneva Study Bible - Hebrews 8:4

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