HEBREWS—NOTE ON Hebrews 5:7 with loud cries and tears. One might first recall Jesus’ agonizing prayer in Gethsemane, but the broad time reference (In the days of his flesh) suggests that Jesus’ earthly prayers were constantly heartfelt, earnest, and accompanied by tears. Able to save him from death describes the resurrection, whereby God saved Jesus “from” or “out of” death.

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