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Bible Commentaries
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Bibliographical Information
Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on Hebrews 5". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/ain/hebrews-5.html. 1878.
Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on Hebrews 5". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://studylight.org/
Whole Bible (49)New Testament (19)Individual Books (14)
Verse 1
Verse 1
The meaning is, that every human high priest is ordained for the service and benefit of men in respect to their religious duties.
Verse 4
Verse 4
This honor; the office of high priest.
Verse 6
Verse 6
The quotation is from Hebrews 5:6; Psalms 110:4. It represents the Messiah as made a high priest by the declaration of God. The nature of the parallel intended to be drawn between Christ and Melchisedec is more fully explained in the Hebrews 7:1-13.
Verse 7
Verse 7
Who; that is, Christ.--In the days of his flesh; of his life upon the earth.--Heard, in that he feared; in respect to that which he feared. (Luke 22:41-43.)
Verse 8
Verse 8
Yet learned he obedience, &c. he learned by experience the lesson of obedience in suffering.
Verse 9
Verse 9
Being made perfect; being raised to his state of exaltation and glory.
Verse 10
Verse 10
Called of God, &c.; as before explained, in Hebrews 5:6.
Verse 11
Verse 11
Dull of hearing; slow of understanding.
Verse 12
Verse 12
The oracles of God; the revealed will of God.
Verse 14
Verse 14
Strong meat; substantial food,--referring to the difficult truths alluded to in Hebrews 5:11 .