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The first covenant (η πρωτη). Supply διαθηκη as in 9:1.
Has been dedicated (ενκεκαινιστα). Stands dedicate…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Whereupon. oyen—Whence. Or, since this is a settled principle, or an indisputable fact, it occurred in accordance with t…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Whereupon.—Better, Therefore not even has the first (covenant) been dedicated (or, inaugurated) without blood. (…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
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'sBible Commentary
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
JohnCalvin
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
JohnGill
Whereupon neither the first testament
Or the first administration of the covenant of grace under the law:
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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
ThomasAquinas
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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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson