Commentaries
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For if... proved steadfast (ε γαρ... εγενετο βεβαιος). Condition of first class, assumed as true.
Through angels
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
For if the word spoken by angels—this refers to the revelation in the Old Testament. It was indeed given by Jehovah; but it was t…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
The word spoken by angels.—Or rather, through angels : the word was God’s, but angels were the medium through which it wa…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; how shall we esc…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
“Message” (Gk. logos; GK 3364) means in the first place a word spoken (as opposed to a deed) and then a series of words or a statement. What the st…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Steadfast, or “firm,” or sure, etc.; that is, it was the word of authority, for God required it to be believed; and its …
John Gill
JohnGill
For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast
This is a description of the law, from which the apostle argues to a …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Since Christ has been proven to be superior to the angels, this doctrine is now applied. Our minds and memories are like a leaky vessel; they do no…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
After showing in a number of ways Christ’s superiority over the angels, the Apostle here concludes that Christ’s doctrine, namely, the New Testamen…
A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson