A.T. Robertson Commentary Hebrews 8:3

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Hebrews 8:3

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Hebrews 8:3

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is necessary that this [high priest] also have somewhat to offer." — Hebrews 8:3 (ASV)

Is appointed (καθιστατα). As in 5:1.

To offer (εις το προσφερειν). Articular infinitive accusative case with εις as is common while ινα προσφερη (ινα with present active subjunctive) for purpose in 5:1, with δωρα τε κα θυσιας as there.

It is necessary (αναγκαιον). A moral and logical necessity (from αναγκη necessity) as seen in Ac 13:46; Php 1:24.

This high priest also (κα τουτον). "This one also," no word for high priest, accusative of general reference with the infinitive εχειν (have).

Somewhat to offer (τ ω προσενεγκη). Second aorist active subjunctive of προσφερω (verse 3). Vulgate aliquid quod offerat. The use of the subjunctive in this relative clause is probably volitive as in Ac 21:16; Hebrews 12:28 (possibly here merely futuristic), but note ο προσφερε (present indicative) in 9:7. See Robertson, Grammar, p. 955.