Hebrews 5:6 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. ”

Hebrews 5:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

As he saith also in another place - Psalms 110:4 . “Thou art a priest forever.” It is evident here that the apostle means to be understood as saying that the Psalm referred to Christ, and this i...
Hebrews 5:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

As he saith also in another [place], Thou [art] a priest for ever after the (f) order of Melchisedec. (f) After the likeness or manner as it is later declared.
Hebrews 5:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The writer now approaches his main argument, that Christ is our all-sufficient High Priest. But before considering in detail the nature of Christ's priestly ministry, he shows that He possesses in a...
Hebrews 5:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

also, &c . = in another pla ce also. another . Greek. heteros. App-124. Priest . Greek. hiereus. for ever . App-151. a. i.e. for the (coming) age, the Messianic reign. The priesthood...
Hebrews 5:6 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

6 As he saith in another place, or, elsewhere, etc. Here is expressed more clearly what the Apostle intended. This is a remarkable passage, and indeed the whole Psalm from which it is tak...
Hebrews 5:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

As he saith also in another place , Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. He saith also in another place - That is, in Psalms 110:4 , a psalm of extraordinary importance, con...
Hebrews 5:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

As he saith also in another place,— The explication of this follows in ch. 7. The apostle had quoted from the second psalm in the preceding verse; when therefore it follows, as he saith also in...
Hebrews 5:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. He is here called "Priest;" in Hebrews 5:5 , "High Priest:" a Priest absolutely, because He stand...
Hebrews 5:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Human Brotherhood and Divine Appointment The High Priesthood of Christ. The argument now resolves itself into a discussion of Christ's priesthood in comparison with the Levitical priesthood, which...
Hebrews 5:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Thou art a priest for ever... — On Psalms 110 see the Note on Hebrews 1:13 . The fourth verse, here quoted, is the kernel of the Psalm, and supplies the theme for a large portion of this Epistle...
Hebrews 5:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER IV. THE GREAT HIGH-PRIEST. "Having then a great High-priest, Who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high-priest tha...
Hebrews 5:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Our Divinely Appointed High Priest Hebrews 5:1-10 Having to act for men, our High Priest must be man, acquainted with human conditions; having to do with God, he must be appointed by God. Is th...
Hebrews 5:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The writer proceeded with the same argument as he instituted a contrast. The two essential qualifications of a priest are capacity for sympathy, and the vocation of God. These are perfectly fulfilled...
Hebrews 5:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. I will not detain the Reader with a long observation on what the Holy Ghost hath here said concerning the...
Hebrews 5:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

As he saith also in another place ,.... Or psalm; namely, in Psalms 110:4 that is, the same person, even God the Father; who spake the words before cited, also expressed the following: thou art...
Hebrews 5:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

As he saith also in another place , Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. Ver. 6. Thou art a high priest, &c. ] The former proof was not so evident; but this puts the...
Hebrews 5:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And no man Who has any regard to duty or safety; taketh this honour This awful office, attended with a high degree of responsibility; unto himself, but he only that is called of God to it; a...
Hebrews 5:6 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

"For every High Priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins." The apostle of course refers to the priesthood of A...
Hebrews 5:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Priesthood of Christ. A. D. 62. 1 For every high priest taken from among men is ordained f...
Hebrews 5:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

As he saith also in another place, Thou art a Priest for ever: the Spirit proves his call and investiture into this office, its confirmation to him for ever, by another testimony of the Father abou...
Hebrews 5:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CHARACTER-FITNESS FOR HIGH-PRIESTLY WORK CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES THE writer now fixes attention on the high-priesthood, shows what are its characteristic and essential features, and makes...
Hebrews 5:6 - Scofield Reference Notes

Melchisedec ( See Scofield) - ( Genesis 14:18 ). Melchisedec was a suitable type of Christ as High Priest, because: (1) he was a king-priest ( Genesis 14:18 ); ( Zechariah 6:12 ); ( Ze...
Hebrews 5:6 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Hebrews 5:1-10 Christ, as Son of man, called and perfected to be our High Priest. I. The Jewish priesthood suffered from two essential defects, and was thus only a type and shadow of our Lord. (1...
Hebrews 5:6 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Hebrews 5:1 . For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: The high priest of old was «taken f...
Hebrews 5:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 5:1 . Every highpriest taken from among men is ordained for men. He is to officiate in all the hallowed services of the sanctuary, to offer the mincha, or oblations and gifts of thanksgivi...
Hebrews 5:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

No man taketh this honour unto himself. The ministerial calling from God A calling is most requisite in all things we take in hand, especially in the ministry. Who will meddle with the sheep of...
Hebrews 5:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THE PRIESTHOOD OF CHRIST . The purpose of the first part of this chapter ( Hebrews 5:1-58 ) is to corroborate the position arrived at in the conclusion of Hebrews 4:1-58 ., v...
Hebrews 5:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The perfect salvation earned by Christ:
Hebrews 5:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 14:18 ; Genesis 14:19 ; Hebrews 5:10 ; Hebrews 6:20 ; Hebrews 7:15 ; Hebrews 7:17 ; Hebrews 7:21 ; Hebrews 7:3 ; Psalms 110:4
Hebrews 5:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Psalms 110:4 .

Hebrews 5:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Hebrews 5:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Hebrews 5:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 5:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Hebrews 5:6 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 5:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Hebrews 5:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 5:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 5:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 5:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Hebrews 5:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Hebrews 5:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Hebrews 5:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 5:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Hebrews 5:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Hebrews 5:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Hebrews 5:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 5:6 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 5:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Hebrews 5:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 5:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Hebrews 5:6 - Scofield Reference Notes

Hebrews 5:6 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Hebrews 5:6 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Hebrews 5:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 5:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

Hebrews 5:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Hebrews 5:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Hebrews 5:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Hebrews 5:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes