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by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
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A Fresh and Living Path
Commentators explain that the path to God through Jesus is "new" because it is fresh and recently established, replacing the old system of animal sacrifice. It is "living" because it is eternally effective, connected to the risen Christ, and imparts spiritual life to all who walk in it. Unlike the old way, which was characterized by death, this way leads to and sustains everlasting life.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
By a new and living way. By a new method or manner. It was a mode of access that was until then unknown. No doubt many were saved…
By the way which he dedicated for us (ην ενεκαινισεν ημιν οδον). This "new" (προσφατον, freshly killed, newly made, from προς and …
19th Century
Baptist
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us…
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The way to God is both “new” and “living.” It is “new” (GK 4710) because what Jesus has done has created a completely new situation; it is “living”…
16th Century
Protestant
Through the veil, etc. As the veil covered the recesses of the sanctuary and yet afforded entrance there, so the divinity, though…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
By a new and living way Which is Christ, the God-man and Mediator; who is called the "new" way, not as to contrivanc…
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The apostle having closed the first part of the epistle, the doctrine is applied to practical purposes. Since believers had an open way to the pres…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing the many ways in which Christ’s priesthood is superior to that of the Old Law, the Apostle, in keeping with his practice, comes to a …
