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Now in the things which we are saying, the main point is this. We have such a high priest, who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
CHAPTER VIII.
ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER.
This chapter is a continuation of the argument that has been pursued in the previous chapters …
In the things which we are saying (επ τοις λεγομενοις). Locative case of the articular present passive participle of λεγω after επ…
19th Century
Anglican
Now of the things . . .—A better translation is, Now concerning the things of which we are speaking (literally, which…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
Now of the things, etc. So that readers might understand the subject he is addressing, he reminds them that his objective is to p…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum The scope and drift, the compendium and substance; or the pri…
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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, …
13th Century
Catholic
Having proven the excellence of Christ’s priesthood over the Levitical priesthood regarding the person of the priest, the Apostle now proves the sa…
