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The Flaw of Mortality
Commentators explain that the Old Testament required a long line of priests for a simple reason: they were mortal. Death constantly interrupted their service, necessitating successors. Scholars note there were hundreds of high priests over the centuries, highlighting the instability and imperfection of a system dependent on frail human beings.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 7:23
18th Century
Theologian
And they truly. Under the Jewish dispensation. The purpose of this verse, and the one that follows, is to state one more reason for the ex…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 7:23
Many in number (πλειονες). Comparative predicate adjective, "more than one," in succession, not simultaneously.
Bec…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 7:23
19th Century
Bishop
Were many priests.—Rather, have been made priests many (i.e., in large numbers), because by death they were…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 7:20–24
19th Century
Preacher
I think they calculated that there were eighty-three high priests in regular succession from Aaron to the death of Phineas, the last high priest at…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 7:23
Once more the Levitical priests are set in contrast to Christ. They had to be numerous because like all people they died, and successors were neede…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 7:23
16th Century
Theologian
And they truly, etc. He had already touched on this comparison; but as the subject deserved more attention, he unfolds it more fully. Howe…
John Gill
On Hebrews 7:23
17th Century
Pastor
And they truly were many priests There were many common priests at a time; and though there was but one high priest at a …
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…