Therefore [δ ι α τ ο υ τ ο]. Because you have received a revelation superior to that of the old dispensation, and given to you through one who is superior to the angels. To give the more earnest heed [π ε ρ ι σ σ ο τ ε ρ ω ς π ρ ο σ ε ξ ε ι ν]. Lit. to give heed more abundantly. Prosecein to give h... [ Continue Reading ]
The word spoken by angels [ο δ ι α γ γ ε λ λ ω ν λ α λ η θ ε ι ς λ ο γ ο ς]. The Mosaic legislation which was conveyed through the mediation of angels. Comp. Deuteronomy 33:2; Acts 7:38; Acts 7:53; Galatians 3:19, on which see note. The agency of angels indicates the limitations of the legal dispens... [ Continue Reading ]
How shall we escape [π ω ς η μ ε ι ς ε κ φ ε υ ξ ο μ ε θ α]. The rhetorical question expressing denial. We is emphatic. We, to whom God has spoken by his Son, and who, therefore, have so much the more reason for giving heed. jEkfeuxomeqa lit. flee out from. The English escape conveys the same idea,... [ Continue Reading ]
God also bearing them witness [σ υ ν ε π ι μ α ρ τ υ ρ ο υ ν τ ο ς τ ο υ θ ε ο υ]. The verb N. T. o : sun along with other witnesses : ejpi giving additional testimony : marturein to bear witness. With signs and wonders [σ η μ ε ι ο ι ς τ ε κ α ι τ ε ρ α σ ι ν]. A very common combination in N. T. Se... [ Continue Reading ]
The writer's object is to show that the salvation, the new order of things inaugurated by Christ, is in pursuance of the original purpose of creation, to wit, that universal dominion was to pertain to man, and not to angels. The great salvation means lordship of the world to be. This purpose is carr... [ Continue Reading ]
In a certain place [π ο υ]. Only here and ch. 4 4, signifying indefinite quotation. It does not mean that the writer is ignorant of the author or of the place, but assumes that the readers know it, and that it is a matter of no moment who said it or where it is written. Testified [δ ι ε μ α ρ τ υ ρ... [ Continue Reading ]
For [γ α ρ]. Explanatory. Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet, that is to say, nothing is excepted. That is not put under him [α υ τ ω α ν υ π ο τ α κ τ ο ν]. Lit. "unsubjected to him." The adjective only here and 1 Timothy 1:9; Titus 1:6. But this ideal is not yet a reality. We se... [ Continue Reading ]
Jesus - made a little lower, etc. Repeated from ver. 7. To be subordinated to the angels is the same as being "made under the law," Galatians 4:4. In that chapter Paul shows that the law under which the church in its state of pupilage was kept (Galatians 3:23; Galatians 4:3) was instituted through t... [ Continue Reading ]
It became [ε π ρ ε π ε ν]. Not logical necessity [δ ε ι, ς ε ρ. 1], nor obligation growing out of circumstances (wfeilen, ver. 17), but an inner fitness in God's dealing. Dr. Robertson Smith observes : "The whole course of nature and grace must find its explanation in God; and not merely in an abstr... [ Continue Reading ]
In order to bring many sons unto glory, Christ assumes to them the relation of brother. He that sanctifieth [ο α γ ι α ζ ω ν]. Sanctification is the path to glorification. Comp. Hebrews 10:14. Of one [ε ξ ε ν ο ς]. Probably God, although the phrase may signify of one piece, or of one whole. Jesus... [ Continue Reading ]
This acknowledgment as brethren the writer represents as prophetically announced by Messiah in Psalms 22:22. The Psalm is the utterance of a sufferer crying to God for help in the midst of enemies. The Psalmist declares that God has answered his prayer, and that he will give public thanks therefore.... [ Continue Reading ]
I will put my trust, etc. Isaiah 8:17; Isaiah 8:18. The passage occurs in an invective against the people's folly in trusting to any help but God's during the Syro - Israelitish war under Ahaz. The prophet is commanded to denounce those who trusted to soothsayers and not to God, and to bind and seal... [ Continue Reading ]
The children [τ α π α ι δ ι α]. Children of men, the subjects of Christ's redemption. Are partakers of flesh and blood [κ ε κ ο ι ν ω ν η κ ε ν α ι μ α τ ο ς κ α ι σ α ρ κ ο ς]. For kekoinwnhken see on Romans 12:13. For flesh and blood the correct text reads blood and flesh. In rabbinical writers a... [ Continue Reading ]
Deliver [α π α λ λ α ξ η]. Only here in Hebrews, and besides, only Luke 12:58; Acts 19:12. Tolerably often in LXX Very common in Class. Used here absolutely, not with douleiav bondage, reading deliver from bondage. Subject to bondage [ε ν ο χ ο ι δ ο υ λ ε ι α ς]. Enocoi from ejn in and ecein to ho... [ Continue Reading ]
Verily [δ η π ο υ]. N. T. o. Doubtless, as is well known. Took not on him [ο υ ε π ι λ α μ β α ν ε τ α ι]. Rend. he doth not take hold. Comp. Matthew 14:31; Mark 8:23; Acts 18:17. Absolutely, in the sense of help, Sir. 4 11. The Greek and Latin fathers explained the verb in the sense of appropriati... [ Continue Reading ]
Wherefore [ο θ ε ν]. o P. Often in Hebrews. In all things to be made like unto his brethren [κ α τ α π α ν τ α τ ο ι ς α δ ε λ φ ο ι ς ο μ ο ι ω θ η ν α ι]. Comp. Philippians 2:7, ejn oJmoiwmati ajnqrwpwn genomenov having become in the likeness of men. Likeness is asserted without qualification. Th... [ Continue Reading ]
In that he himself hath suffered being tempted [ε ν ω γ α ρ π ε π ο ν θ ε ν α υ τ ο ς π ε ι ρ α σ θ ε ι ς]. Rend. for having himself been tempted in that which he suffered. The emphasis is on having been tempted. Christ is the succored of the tempted because he has himself been tempted. jEn w= is no... [ Continue Reading ]