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An Undisputed Fact
Commentators stress that Jesus's lineage from the tribe of Judah was an 'evident' and undisputed fact, known to all. This wasn't a hidden detail but a public truth that fulfilled clear Old Testament prophecies (). This established fact serves as the foundation for the author's entire argument.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 7:14
18th Century
Theologian
For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Judah. It is well known; it cannot be a matter of dispute. About the fact that the Lord Jesu…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 7:14
It is evident (προδηλον). Old compound adjective (προ, δηλος), openly manifest to all, in N.T. only here and [Reference 1 Timothy …
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 7:14
19th Century
Bishop
Evident.—That is to say, manifest before the eyes of all.
Sprang.—Better, hath arisen out of Judah.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 7:14
19th Century
Preacher
So there was an entire change of the priesthood, and of the law of priests.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 7:14
“For” introduces the explanation of the preceding. The author calls Jesus “our Lord” (GK 3261) again only in 13:20 (a title usually reserved for th…
John Gill
On Hebrews 7:14
17th Century
Pastor
For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Judah
Out of the tribe of Judah; it is certain that the Messiah was to…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 7:11–25
17th Century
Minister
The priesthood and law, by which perfection could not come, are abolished; a Priest has risen, and a dispensation is now established, by which true…