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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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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 7:28
18th Century
Theologian
For the law. The ceremonial law.
Which have infirmity. Who are weak, frail, sinful, dying. Such were all who were appointe…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 7:28
After the law (μετα τον νομον). As shown in verses 11-19, and with an oath (Psalms 110:4).
Son
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 7:28
19th Century
Bishop
For the law makes men high priests who have infirmity...—Better, For the Law appoints men high priests, (men…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 7:26–28
19th Century
Preacher
There is our joy.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 7:28
Here the contrast between human beings with all their infirmities and the Son with his eternal perfection is further brought out. “The law” brings …
John Calvin
On Hebrews 7:28
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Hebrews 7:28
17th Century
Pastor
For the law makes men high priests which have infirmity ,
&c.] Every word has an emphasis on it, and shows the diffe…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 7:26–28
17th Century
Minister
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…