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The Priest Needed a Savior Too
Commentators highlight that the high priest first had to offer blood for his own sins. This powerfully demonstrated that even the highest human mediator was a sinner who needed atonement, which underscores the unique perfection of Jesus, our sinless High Priest who offered a sacrifice only for others.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 9:7
18th Century
Theologian
But into the second. The second compartment or room, called the Most Holy Place (Hebrews 9:3).
Went the High Priest…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 9:7
Alone (μονος). Predicate adjective with ο αρχιερευς.
Once in the year (απαξ του ενιαυτου). Once for each y…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 9:7
19th Century
Bishop
Went . . . offered.—Rather, enters . . . offers.
Errors.—Literally, ignorances.…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 9:6–9
19th Century
Preacher
Now when these things were thus ordained, the priest went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God.
B…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 9:7
“But” marks the contrast. We move from the priests to the high priest and from ministry in the Holy Place to that in the Most Holy Place. Into “the…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 9:7
16th Century
Theologian
For himself and for the errors of the people, or for his own and the ignorances of the people. The verb shagag in Hebrew means to…
John Gill
On Hebrews 9:7
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 7 But into the second went the high priest alone, once every
year
Though this is…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 9:6–10
17th Century
Minister
The apostle goes on to speak of the Old Testament services. Christ, having undertaken to be our High Priest, could not enter into heaven until he h…