Hebrews 12:23, Hebrews 12:24, Hebrews 12:27, Hebrews 12:28 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:22-24

But ye are come unto Mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. Here, as in Galatians 4:1-31 ., Zion and Jerusalem, ideally regarded, are contrasted with Sinai. The foundation of the conception is in the Old Testament. When David at length won the citadel of Zion, and placed the ark upon it, it was a sort of primary and typical fulfillment of the promise of rest, seen afar off by the patriarchs and from the wilderness. Psalms 24:1-10 ., which was sung on... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:23

To the general assembly - see the notes on Hebrews 12:22.And church of the first-born - That is, you are united with the church of the first-born. They who were first-born among the Hebrews enjoyed special privileges, and especially pre-eminence of rank; see the notes on Colossians 1:15. The reference here is, evidently, to those saints who had been distinguished for their piety, and who may be supposed to be exalted to special honors in heaven - such as the patriarchs, prophets, martyrs. The... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 12:23-24

Hebrews 12:23-24. To the general assembly To the Christian Church, consisting of the whole number of true believers spread over all the world. The word πανηγυρις , here used, properly signifies a stated convention, upon some joyful and festival occasion: particularly it is applied to the concourse at the Olympic games; in which view it presents a very elegant and lively opposition to the case of the Israelites, who were struck with a general terror when they were convened before mount... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:18-29

God’s mercy and God’s judgment (12:18-29)There is no similarity between the experience of Israelite people under the old covenant and that of Christians under the new. Events that accompanied the giving of the law at Mount Sinai show that people saw the old covenant as something terrifying (18-21; cf. Exodus 19:12-13; Exodus 20:18-19). By contrast, Christians see the new covenant as something joyful. They are not kept at a distance from God as the Israelites were at Mount Sinai, but come right... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 12:23

general assembly . Greek. paneguris. Only here. church . App-186 . firstborn = firstborn ones. Greek. prototokos. See Hebrews 11:28 . written . Greek. apographo. Only here and Luke 2:1 , Luke 2:3 , Luke 2:5 . heaven . Plural See Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 . Judge . Greek. krites. Compare App-122 . spirits . App-101 . just men . Greek. dikaios. App-191 . made perfect = perfected. See Hebrews 11:40 . App-125 . The standpoint is from "the glory" as in Romans 8:30 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 12:23

To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect.For some of the implications of "firstborn," see under Hebrews 1:5 and Hebrews 1:6. The general assembly and church of the firstborn is a designation for the whole community of the redeemed in heaven and on earth; and because of the classes of beings, other than people, mentioned here as being citizens of that place, "the general assembly"... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 12:23

Hebrews 12:23. To the general assembly— The word Πανηγυρις properly signifies a stated convention upon some joyful and festive occasion; particularly it is applied to the concourse at the Olympic games: in which view it expresses a very elegant and lively opposition to the case of the Israelites; who were struck with a general terror, when they were convened before mount Sinai. The first-born are all such as inherit the birth-right; that is, all the faithful saints of God. The words, of all,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:23

23. written in heaven—enrolled as citizens there. All those who at the coming of "God the Judge of all" (which clause therefore naturally follows), shall be found "written in heaven," that is, in the Lamb's book of life ( :-). Though still fighting the good fight on earth, still, in respect to your destiny, and present life of faith which substantiates things hoped for, ye are already members of the heavenly citizenship. "We are one citizenship with angels; to which it is said in the psalm,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:14-25

V. LIFE IN A HOSTILE WORLD 12:14-13:25This final major section of the book perhaps grew out of the writer’s reflection on the Greek text of Proverbs 4:26-27. He specified how his readers could "make straight paths for your feet" (Hebrews 12:13)."In the final division of the homily the writer provides the members of the house church with a fresh orientation for life as Christians in a hostile society. The new people of God are engaged in pilgrimage to the city of God. This world is not their... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:14-29

A. The Danger of Unresponsiveness (the Fifth Warning) 12:14-29The writer now turned from the hearers’ responsibility as they experienced suffering (Hebrews 12:1-13) to the peril of rejecting God who continues to speak to us through His Son using the Scriptures. As the preceding pericope (Hebrews 12:1-13), this one is also a chiasm.A Exhortation (Hebrews 12:14-17) B Exposition (Hebrews 12:18-24)A’ Exhortation (Hebrews 12:25-29)"The synthesis of so many significant themes and motifs within a... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 12:22-24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 12:23-24

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 12:18-29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 12:23

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 12:23

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 12:23

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:23

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:14-25

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:14-29

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