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The Ceremonial Law Annulled
Commentators stress that the 'commandment' being set aside is the ceremonial law, specifically the regulations for the Levitical priesthood. This does not refer to God's moral law (like the Ten Commandments), which is timeless. The old system of rituals and sacrifices was intentionally replaced because its purpose was fulfilled.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 7:18
18th Century
Theologian
For there is verily a disannulling. This means a setting aside. The law that previously existed concerning the priesthood is now abolished…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 7:18
A disannulling (αθετησις). Late word from αθετεω (alpha privative and τιθημ), to set aside (), in N.T. only here and 9:26. Common …
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 7:18–19
19th Century
Bishop
The intimate connection between these two verses is obscured by the ordinary translation. They point out with greater fullness and clearness what i…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 7:15–18
19th Century
Preacher
The old Levitical law is annulled; it became weak and unprofitable; and now a higher and better dispensation is ushered in with a greater and undyi…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 7:18
“Regulation” refers, as in v.16, to the whole law. The Levitical system in its entirety is “set aside” and annulled by Christ’s coming and work. At…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 7:18
16th Century
Theologian
For there is verily a disannulling, or abrogation, etc. Since the Apostle’s discourse hinges on the fact that the Law, along with…
John Gill
On Hebrews 7:18
17th Century
Pastor
For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment
Not the moral law; though what is here said of the commandment…
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…