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For the law appoints men high priests, having infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was after the law, appoints a Son, perfected forevermore.
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A Tale of Two Priesthoods
Commentators unanimously highlight the verse's central contrast. The Mosaic Law appointed priests who were mere men, subject to weakness, sin, and death. In stark contrast, God's oath appointed a superior priest: His own Son, who is 'perfected for evermore.' This establishes the absolute superiority of Christ's priesthood over the old system.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the law. The ceremonial law.
Which have infirmity. Who are weak, frail, sinful, dying. Such were all who were appointe…
After the law (μετα τον νομον). As shown in verses 11-19, and with an oath (Psalms 110:4).
Son
19th Century
Anglican
For the law makes men high priests who have infirmity...—Better, For the Law appoints men high priests, (men…
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Baptist
There is our joy.
Here the contrast between human beings with all their infirmities and the Son with his eternal perfection is further brought out. “The law” brings …
16th Century
Protestant
For the law, etc. From the defects of men he draws his conclusion as to the weakness of the priesthood, as if he had said, “Since…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the law makes men high priests which have infirmity , &c.] Every word has an emphasis on it, and shows the diffe…
Observe the description of the personal holiness of Christ. He is free from all habits or principles of sin, not having the least disposition to it…
13th Century
Catholic
Having proved by the authority of the Psalmist that the priesthood of Christ is superior to the Levitical and replaces it, the Apostle now proves t…
