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Forgiveness: The Covenant's Core
Commentators unanimously identify the full and free pardon of sin as the central, defining feature of the new covenant. Albert Barnes calls it the 'crown' and 'glory' of the new dispensation. The Expositor's Bible Commentary adds that this forgiveness is the very foundation upon which all other covenant blessings, like having the law written on our hearts, are built.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 8:12
18th Century
Theologian
For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, etc. That is, the blessing of pardon will be much more richly enjoyed under the …
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 8:12
Merciful (ιλεως). Old Attic adjective for ιλαος, common in the LXX, only here in N.T., from which ιλασκομα comes ([Reference Luke …
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 8:12
19th Century
Bishop
Merciful.—Literally, propitious. On the related word “make propitiation,” see Hebrews 2:17.
To their unrig…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 8:7–13
19th Century
Preacher
For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. For finding fault with them, he saith, Beh…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 8:12
The fourth significant thing about the new covenant is that in it sins are forgiven. “For” shows how important this point is: God’s forgiveness is …
John Gill
On Hebrews 8:12
17th Century
Pastor
For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness
That is, sin; for all unrighteousness is sin, being contrary to the …
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 8:7–13
17th Century
Minister
The superior excellence of Christ's priesthood, above that of Aaron, is shown from that covenant of grace, of which Christ was Mediator. The law no…