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Wherefore even the first [covenant] hath not been dedicated without blood.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

The first covenant (η πρωτη). Supply διαθηκη as in 9:1.

Has been dedicated (ενκεκαινιστα). Stands dedicate…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Whereupon. oyenWhence. Or, since this is a settled principle, or an indisputable fact, it occurred in accordance with t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Whereupon.—Better, Therefore not even has the first (covenant) been dedicated (or, inaugurated) without blood. (…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

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…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Whereupon neither the first, etc. From this it appears that the fact is what is mainly emphasized, and that it is not a question about the…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Whereupon neither the first testament
Or the first administration of the covenant of grace under the law:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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

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