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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 7:26

Became us] i.e. suited our condition.

Holy] denotes His relation to God, consecrated. Harmless] denotes His personal character; the word usually means 'without guile.' Undefiled] denotes His official qualification, having no ceremonial flaw or impediment: cp. Leviticus 21:21. Separate] RV 'separated,' not by sinlessness (as AV seems to suggest), but by being withdrawn from men and exalted to the right hand of the Majesty on high. The clause is to be taken along with the following: cp. Hebrews 4:14.

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  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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  • The Bible Study New Testament

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  • The Biblical Illustrator

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  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

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  • The Pulpit Commentaries

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  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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  • Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament (4 Volume Set)

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  • Wells of Living Water Commentary

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  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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  • William Burkitt's Expository Notes

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