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or else he must have suffered often since the foundation of the world. But now once at the end of the ages, he has been revealed to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
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A 'Once for All' Sacrifice
Commentators unanimously emphasize that Christ's sacrifice was a singular, final event. Unlike the Old Testament priests who offered sacrifices repeatedly, Christ's death was so powerful that it never needs to be repeated. The verse's logic is that if His sacrifice were not sufficient, He would have had to suffer over and over again since the world began. His one act provides eternal redemption.
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Hebrews
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For then must he often have suffered. That is, if His blood had no more efficacy than that which the Jewish high priest offered, and which…
Else must he often have suffered (επε εδε αυτον πολλακις παθειν). A common elliptical use of επε after which one must supply "if t…
19th Century
Anglican
For then must he often have suffered.—The repeated presentation of Himself to God must imply, as a necessary condit…
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Baptist
Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood. For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the l…
Again the author emphasizes that there is no other way of dealing with sin than Christ’s own offering of himself. If his one offering was not enoug…
16th Century
Protestant
For then must he often have suffered, etc. He shows how great an absurdity follows if we do not count it enough that an expiation has been…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world For if it was …
It is evident that the sacrifices of Christ are infinitely better than those of the law, which could neither obtain pardon for sin nor grant power …
13th Century
Catholic
Having shown what is common to the Old and New Testaments, the Apostle now shows the difference between them. He does two things in this regard: fi…
