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A Commanded Covenant
Commentators highlight that the text says God "commanded" this covenant, not that He negotiated it. Unlike a contract between equals, God sovereignly establishes the terms of His relationship with humanity. This underscores that salvation is a gracious arrangement initiated and defined by God, which people are called to embrace.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 9:20
18th Century
Theologian
Saying, This is the blood of the testament. Of the covenant. (See Barnes on Hebrews 9:16-17).
That is, this is the blood by which t…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 9:20
This is (τουτο). Instead of ιδου of the LXX (Exodus 24:8), just like our Lord's words in Mr 14:24, a possible reminisc…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 9:20
19th Century
Bishop
The testament which God has enjoined to you.—Better, the covenant which God commanded in regard to you. "Commanded," see Hebrews …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 9:18–22
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore, neither was the first testament dedicated without blood. For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 9:20
“This is the blood of the covenant” (a quotation from Ex 24:8) is also reminiscent of the words used by Jesus at the Last Supper ([Reference Mark 1…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 9:20
16th Century
Theologian
Saying, This is the blood of the testament, etc. If that was the blood of the testament, then neither was the testament ratified …
John Gill
On Hebrews 9:20
17th Century
Pastor
Saying, this is the blood of the testament
The first testament or covenant; this proves what the apostle has asserte…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 9:15–22
17th Century
Minister
The solemn transactions between God and humankind are sometimes called a covenant; in this specific context, it is a testament. A testament is a pe…