Verse 17
"All things" means in every way, specifically by experiencing human life and by suffering. Jesus Christ’s identification with us made possible His ministry as high priest in which He would be merciful to us and faithful to God. Eli is an example of a high priest who was neither faithful nor merciful (cf. 1 Samuel 2:27-36). The basis for this ministry was Jesus’ making satisfaction (propitiation, by atonement) for sin by His self-sacrifice.
". . . the concept of high priesthood, as applied to Christ, expresses both Christ’s unity [solidarity] with mankind in a particular historical tradition (Hebrews 5:1) and his leadership of God’s pilgrim people into the heavenly sanctuary." [Note: Ellingworth, p. 186.]
"’O laos ["The people"] is Hebrews’ preferred term for the people of God." [Note: Ibid., p. 190.]
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