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Appointed by God
Commentators emphasize that Jesus did not assume the role of High Priest on His own. His authority comes directly from God the Father, who "named" or "called" Him to this position. As Charles Spurgeon and the Expositor's Bible Commentary highlight, this divine appointment confirms the legitimacy and glory of Christ's priesthood, as the honor was conferred on Him by God.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 5:10
18th Century
Theologian
Called of God. Addressed by Him, or greeted by Him. The word used here does not mean that He was appointed by God, or "called…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 5:10
Named of God (προσαγορευθεις). First aorist passive participle of προσαγορευω, old verb to salute, to address, only here in N.T. C…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 5:10
19th Century
Bishop
Called.—Rather, addressed. The divine words are, Thou art a priest for ever. In the quotation from the Psalm, “p…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 5:10
19th Century
Preacher
Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.
It is a glorious mark of our Lord Jesus that he was called of God …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 5:10
The writer has forcefully made his point that Jesus shared our human life. He was qualified to be high priest because of his common nature with us …
John Calvin
On Hebrews 5:10
16th Century
Theologian
Called of God, or named by God, etc. Since it was necessary for him to elaborate further on the comparison between Christ and Mel…
John Gill
On Hebrews 5:10
17th Century
Pastor
Called of God an high priest, after the order of
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Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 5:1–10
17th Century
Minister
The High Priest must be a man, a partaker of our nature. This shows that man had sinned, for God would not allow sinful man to come to him alone. B…