For a testament. Such an arrangement as God enters into with humanity. See the remarks on Hebrews 9:16.

Is of force. Is ra…

Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service per…

The author uses a technical legal term to indicate that the will (diatheke) is “in force only” when a death occurs. “It never takes effect” is anot…

For a testament is of force after men are dead
The necessity of Christ's death is here urged, from the nature and fo…

The solemn transactions between God and humankind are sometimes called a covenant; in this specific context, it is a testament. A testament is a pe…

Having explained events in the Old Testament and revealed their mystical meaning, the Apostle now uses these facts to prove his thesis: namely, tha…