Bible Commentaries
Hebrews 8

Introduction

Overview

Hebrews 8:1, By the eternal priesthood of Christ the Levitical priesthood of Aaron is abolished; Hebrews 8:7, and the temporal covenant with the fathers, by the eternal covenant of the Gospel.

Verse 1

sum: Or, chief, principal point, in both which senses ךוצבכביןם [Strong's G2774] is used by profane writers.

We have: Hebrews 7:26-28

who: Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 1:13, Hebrews 10:12, Hebrews 12:2, Ephesians 6:20, Colossians 3:1, Revelation 3:21

the Majesty: 1 Chronicles 29:11, Job 37:22, Psalms 21:5, Psalms 45:3, Psalms 45:4, Psalms 104:1, Psalms 145:12, Isaiah 24:14, Micah 5:4

Reciprocal: Exodus 40:15 - everlasting Psalms 68:18 - ascended Psalms 102:19 - the height Psalms 103:19 - prepared Ezekiel 1:26 - the likeness of a Mark 14:62 - the Son Mark 16:19 - he was Luke 22:69 - on John 12:16 - when Acts 7:55 - standing Romans 8:34 - who is even Ephesians 4:10 - ascended 1 Timothy 3:16 - received Hebrews 3:1 - and Hebrews 4:14 - that is Hebrews 6:20 - for Hebrews 9:11 - an high priest Hebrews 10:21 - an 1 Peter 3:22 - is gone Revelation 4:2 - and one Revelation 7:15 - are

Verse 2

minister: Hebrews 9:8-12, Hebrews 10:21, Exodus 28:1, Exodus 28:35, Luke 24:44, Romans 15:8

the sanctuary: or, holy things

the true: Hebrews 9:11, Hebrews 9:23, Hebrews 9:24

which: Hebrews 11:10, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Colossians 2:11

Reciprocal: Exodus 26:1 - the tabernacle with ten curtains Exodus 26:30 - rear up the tabernacle Exodus 36:1 - for the service Exodus 38:21 - tabernacle of testimony Psalms 102:19 - the height John 2:21 - he John 6:55 - meat Acts 7:44 - that he Romans 8:34 - who is even Galatians 2:17 - is

Verse 3

serve, Hebrews 5:1, Hebrews 7:27

have: Hebrews 9:14, Hebrews 10:9-12, John 6:51, Ephesians 5:2, Titus 2:14

Reciprocal: Leviticus 6:20 - the offering Zechariah 6:12 - behold Galatians 3:25 - we Hebrews 2:9 - Jesus Hebrews 10:5 - but

Verse 4

he should: Hebrews 7:11-15, Numbers 16:40, Numbers 17:12, Numbers 17:13, Numbers 18:5, 2 Chronicles 26:18, 2 Chronicles 26:19

there are priests: or, they are priests

gifts: שסב [Strong's G1435], gifts, or offerings, comprehended propitiatory sacrifices as well as freewill-offerings., See, Hebrews 11:4

Reciprocal: Leviticus 6:20 - the offering Numbers 3:10 - and the stranger

Verse 5

unto: נןהוידלבפי ךבי [Strong's G2532], ףךיב [Strong's G4639], or, "with the representation and shadow," as Dr. Macknight renders.

the example: Hebrews 9:9, Hebrews 9:23-24, Hebrews 10:1; Colossians 2:17

See: Exodus 25:40, Exodus 26:30, Exodus 27:8; Numbers 8:4; 1 Chronicles 28:12, 1 Chronicles 28:19; Acts 7:44

pattern: ץנןם [Strong's G5179], type, plan, or form.

Reciprocal: Exodus 25:9 - the pattern of the tabernacle Exodus 39:32 - according Joshua 22:28 - Behold 1 Kings 8:13 - a settled 1 Chronicles 28:11 - the pattern 2 Chronicles 4:7 - according to Psalms 119:18 - wondrous Song of Solomon 2:17 - the shadows Ezekiel 43:11 - show them Ephesians 1:3 - heavenly Hebrews 3:5 - for Hebrews 12:25 - See

Verse 6

obtained: Hebrews 8:7-13, 2 Corinthians 3:6-11

the mediator: Hebrews 7:22, Hebrews 12:24, Galatians 3:19, Galatians 3:20

covenant: or, testament, Hebrews 7:22, Hebrews 9:15-20

was established: וםןלןטחפבי [Strong's G3549], "was ordained (or established) by law."

upon: Hebrews 8:10-12, Romans 9:4, Galatians 3:16-21, Titus 1:2, 2 Peter 1:4

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 5:2 - General Deuteronomy 9:11 - the tables of the covenant Deuteronomy 27:3 - thou shalt 2 Kings 17:35 - With whom 2 Chronicles 5:10 - the Lord 2 Chronicles 34:31 - made a covenant Psalms 103:18 - To such Isaiah 42:6 - and give Isaiah 49:8 - give thee Isaiah 54:10 - the covenant Isaiah 59:21 - this Jeremiah 14:21 - remember Jeremiah 31:31 - I Jeremiah 50:5 - that shall Luke 22:20 - This Acts 6:14 - change Acts 13:38 - that Galatians 4:24 - the two 1 Timothy 2:5 - and Hebrews 1:14 - ministering Hebrews 7:19 - a better Hebrews 11:40 - better

Verse 7

had: Hebrews 8:6, Hebrews 7:11, Hebrews 7:18, Galatians 3:21

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 29:14 - General Hebrews 9:1 - the first Hebrews 9:15 - the first Hebrews 9:18 - the first Hebrews 10:9 - He taketh

Verse 8

he saith: Jeremiah 31:31-34

the days: Hebrews 10:16, Hebrews 10:17, Jeremiah 23:5, Jeremiah 23:7, Jeremiah 30:3, Jeremiah 31:27, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Jeremiah 31:38, Luke 17:22

a new: Hebrews 9:15, Hebrews 12:24, Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:24, Luke 22:20, 1 Corinthians 11:25, 2 Corinthians 3:6

covenant: Isaiah 55:3, Jeremiah 32:40, Jeremiah 33:24-26, Ezekiel 16:60, Ezekiel 16:61, Ezekiel 37:26

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 5:3 - General 2 Kings 23:3 - made a covenant Psalms 25:10 - keep Isaiah 43:1 - thou art mine Jeremiah 11:4 - I commanded Ezekiel 36:11 - will do Daniel 9:27 - confirm Hosea 8:1 - transgressed Zechariah 11:10 - that Luke 5:38 - General John 1:17 - the law Romans 11:27 - this Hebrews 7:18 - the weakness Hebrews 8:13 - A new

Verse 9

the covenant: Hebrews 9:18-20, Exodus 24:3-11, Exodus 34:10, Exodus 34:27, Exodus 34:28, Deuteronomy 5:2, Deuteronomy 5:3, Deuteronomy 29:1, Deuteronomy 29:12, Galatians 3:15-19, Galatians 4:24

I took: Genesis 19:16, Job 8:20, *marg. Song of Solomon 8:5, Isaiah 41:13, Isaiah 51:18, Mark 8:23, Acts 9:8, Acts 13:11

to lead: Exodus 19:4, Exodus 19:5, Psalms 77:20, Psalms 78:52-54, Psalms 105:43, Psalms 136:11-14, Isaiah 40:11, Isaiah 63:9, Isaiah 63:11-13

they continued: Exodus 32:8, Deuteronomy 29:25, Deuteronomy 31:16-18, Joshua 23:15, Joshua 23:16, 2 Kings 17:15-18, Psalms 78:10, Psalms 78:11, Psalms 78:57, Isaiah 24:5, Isaiah 24:6, Jeremiah 11:7, Jeremiah 11:8, Jeremiah 22:8, Jeremiah 22:9, Jeremiah 31:32, Ezekiel 16:8, Ezekiel 16:59, Ezekiel 20:37, Ezekiel 20:38

regarded: Judges 10:13, Judges 10:14, Lamentations 4:16, Amos 5:22, Malachi 2:13

Reciprocal: Leviticus 26:9 - for I Leviticus 26:15 - break Deuteronomy 17:2 - in transgressing 1 Kings 19:14 - forsaken Psalms 50:16 - thou shouldest Jeremiah 11:10 - the house of Israel Ezekiel 44:7 - broken Hosea 6:7 - transgressed Micah 7:18 - the remnant John 8:31 - If 2 Corinthians 5:17 - old

Verse 10

this is: Hebrews 10:16, Hebrews 10:17

I will put: Gr. I will give, Exodus 24:4, Exodus 24:7, Exodus 34:1, Exodus 34:27, Deuteronomy 30:6, Jeremiah 31:33, Jeremiah 32:40, Ezekiel 11:19, Ezekiel 36:26, Ezekiel 36:27, 2 Corinthians 3:3, 2 Corinthians 3:7, 2 Corinthians 3:8, James 1:18, James 1:21, 1 Peter 1:23

in: or, upon

I will be: Hebrews 11:16, Genesis 17:7, Genesis 17:8, Song of Solomon 2:16, Jeremiah 24:7, Jeremiah 31:1, Jeremiah 31:33, Jeremiah 32:38, Ezekiel 11:20, Ezekiel 36:28, Ezekiel 37:27, Ezekiel 39:22, Hosea 1:10, Hosea 2:23, Zechariah 8:8, Zechariah 13:9, Matthew 22:32, 1 Corinthians 6:16

they shall: Exodus 19:5, Exodus 19:6, Romans 9:25, Romans 9:26, Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 2:9

Reciprocal: Exodus 32:16 - General Deuteronomy 9:10 - written with Deuteronomy 17:2 - in transgressing 1 Chronicles 17:24 - a God Ezra 7:27 - put such Psalms 37:31 - law Psalms 74:20 - Have Psalms 119:29 - grant me Psalms 119:77 - for thy Song of Solomon 6:3 - my beloved's Isaiah 42:21 - he will Isaiah 51:16 - Thou art Isaiah 52:6 - my people Isaiah 54:13 - all Jeremiah 11:4 - ye be Jeremiah 30:22 - General Jeremiah 34:13 - I made Jeremiah 50:20 - the iniquity Ezekiel 14:11 - that they Ezekiel 16:60 - I will establish Matthew 13:23 - good Mark 14:62 - the Son Luke 6:45 - treasure Luke 10:27 - Thou John 6:45 - And they John 20:17 - your God Romans 5:5 - because Romans 6:14 - sin Romans 7:22 - I delight Romans 8:7 - for it 1 Corinthians 9:21 - not 2 Corinthians 6:16 - I will be Colossians 2:13 - having 1 Thessalonians 4:9 - ye need Hebrews 7:11 - perfection Hebrews 8:6 - upon 1 John 2:14 - the word 1 John 2:27 - and ye 1 John 5:3 - and Revelation 21:3 - they shall Revelation 21:7 - and I

Verse 11

they shall: Isaiah 2:3, Isaiah 54:13, Jeremiah 31:34, John 6:45, 1 John 2:27

Know the: 2 Kings 17:27, 2 Kings 17:28, 1 Chronicles 28:9, 2 Chronicles 30:22, Ezra 7:25

for all: Isaiah 54:13, Jeremiah 24:7, Ezekiel 34:30, Habakkuk 2:14, 1 John 5:20

from: Jeremiah 6:13, Jeremiah 42:1, Jeremiah 42:8, Jeremiah 44:12, Acts 8:10

Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 33:13 - knew Psalms 36:10 - that Psalms 119:29 - grant me Isaiah 52:6 - my people Jeremiah 23:35 - General Jeremiah 34:13 - I made Hosea 2:20 - and John 17:3 - this John 17:25 - the world 1 Thessalonians 4:9 - ye need Titus 2:12 - Teaching 1 John 2:20 - and ye

Verse 12

Hebrews 10:16, Hebrews 10:17, Psalms 25:7, Psalms 65:3, Isaiah 43:25, Isaiah 44:22, Jeremiah 33:8, Jeremiah 50:20, Micah 7:19, Acts 13:38, Acts 13:39, Romans 11:27, Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 1:14, 1 John 1:7-9, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 2:2, Revelation 1:5

Reciprocal: Jeremiah 14:10 - he will Jeremiah 31:34 - for I Ezekiel 18:22 - his transgressions Zechariah 3:4 - I have Mark 14:62 - the Son Luke 18:13 - God John 17:3 - this

Verse 13

A new: Hebrews 8:8

he hath: Hebrews 7:11, Hebrews 7:12, Hebrews 7:18, Hebrews 7:19, Hebrews 9:9, Hebrews 9:10

ready: Isaiah 51:6, Matthew 24:35, 1 Corinthians 13:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Reciprocal: Numbers 29:17 - General Ezekiel 16:61 - but not Mark 14:62 - the Son Acts 13:38 - that 2 Corinthians 3:11 - if Ephesians 2:15 - the law Colossians 2:14 - the handwriting Hebrews 9:15 - the first