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The Logic of Obsolescence
Commentators unanimously explain the author's core argument: God's promise of a "new" covenant in Jeremiah automatically rendered the first covenant "old." Just as an old garment or building naturally wears out and is replaced, the first covenant was declared obsolete and destined to "vanish away."
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 8:13
18th Century
Theologian
In that he says, A new covenant, he has made the first old. That is, the use of the word "new" implies that the one which it was …
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 8:13
In that he saith (εν τω λεγειν). Locative case of the articular present active infinitive of λεγω, "in the saying as to him."
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Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 8:13
19th Century
Bishop
In that He says . . .—Rather, In saying “new” He has made the first old: now that which grows old and is failing for age is ne…
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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 8:13
The author picks out the word “new” (cf. v.8; GK 2785) and sees it as making his essential point. It implies that something else is “old” and that …
John Calvin
On Hebrews 8:13
16th Century
Theologian
In that he says, A new, and so forth, from the fact that one covenant is established, he infers the subversion of the other; and …
John Gill
On Hebrews 8:13
17th Century
Pastor
In that he saith a new covenant
In the above prophecy, (Hebrews 8:8)
he has made 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…