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Proof in the Repetition
Commentators explain that the daily, repetitive nature of the Levitical sacrifices was itself proof of their inadequacy. The priests had to offer the "same sacrifices" over and over because, as the verse states, they could "never take away sins." This constant, unending activity highlighted the need for a perfect, final sacrifice.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 10:11
18th Century
Theologian
And every Priest stands daily ministering. That is, this is done every day. It does not mean literally that every priest was dail…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 10:11
Standeth (εστηκεν). Perfect active indicative of ιστημ (intransitive), vivid picture.
Ministering and offering
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 10:11
19th Century
Bishop
The previous verse was one of transition. Naturally following from and completing the previous argument, it leads, with the words once for all<…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 10:10–12
19th Century
Preacher
We are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering often…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 10:11
The author now brings out the finality of Jesus’ sacrifice from another angle as he considers once more the continuing activity of particularly the…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 10:11
16th Century
Theologian
And every priest, etc. Here is the conclusion of the whole argument: the practice of daily sacrificing is inconsistent with and wholly for…
John Gill
On Hebrews 10:11
17th Century
Pastor
And every priest stands daily ministering
The Alexandrian copy, one of Stephens's, the Complutensian edition, the Sy…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 10:11–18
17th Century
Minister
Under the new covenant, or gospel dispensation, full and final pardon can be obtained. This makes a vast difference between the new covenant and th…