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The Main Point
The author signals a crucial moment, stating, "this is the chief point." Commentators explain this isn't just a summary of past arguments but the introduction of the most important topic: Christ's priesthood is not earthly and symbolic, but heavenly and real. The author is focusing our attention on the ultimate reality that the old system only foreshadowed.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 8:1
18th Century
Theologian
CHAPTER VIII.
ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER.
This chapter is a continuation of the argument that has been pursued in the previous chapters …
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 8:1
In the things which we are saying (επ τοις λεγομενοις). Locative case of the articular present passive participle of λεγω after επ…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 8:1
19th Century
Bishop
Now of the things . . .—A better translation is, Now concerning the things of which we are speaking (literally, which…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 8:1
In this opening verse the author picks out his principal “point” (GK 3049) and proceeds to develop it. We have, he says, a high priest who is so gr…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 8:1
16th Century
Theologian
Now of the things, etc. So that readers might understand the subject he is addressing, he reminds them that his objective is to p…
John Gill
On Hebrews 8:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum
The scope and drift, the compendium and substance; or the pri…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 8:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The substance, or summary, of what had been declared was that Christians had such a High Priest as they needed. He took upon himself human nature, …