is ordained Rather, "is appointed."

gifts and sacrifices See note on Hebrews 5:1.

that this man It would be better as in the R. V. to avoid introducing the word "man" which is not in the original, and to say "that this High Priest."

have somewhat also to offer Namely, the Blood of His one sacrifice. The point is one of the extremest importance, and though the writer does not pause to explain whatwas the sacrifice which Christ offered as High Priest, he purposely introduces the subject here to prepare for his subsequent development of it in Hebrews 9:12; Hebrews 10:5-7; Hebrews 10:11-12. Similarly St Paul tells us "Christ … hath given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour" (Ephesians 5:2).

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