Hebrews 8:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. ”

Hebrews 8:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices - This is a general statement about the functions of the high priest. It was the uniqueness of the office; it constituted its essen...
Hebrews 8:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(4) For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore [it is] of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. (4) He brings a reason why it must be that Christ shoul...
Hebrews 8:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 8:1 to Hebrews 10:18 . The greatness of the High Priest has now been sufficiently proved, and the writer proceeds to demonstrate the greatness of His ministry. This section constitutes...
Hebrews 8:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

offer . See Hebrews 5:1 . this Man... also. Read "this High Priest also".
Hebrews 8:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

3. For every high priest, etc. The Apostle intends to show, that Christ’s priesthood cannot coexist with the Levitical priesthood. He proves it in this way, — “The Law appointed priests t...
Hebrews 8:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. Every high priest is ordained - Καθισταται, Is set apart, fo...
Hebrews 8:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For every high-priest is ordained, &c.— "For the special business of every high-priest, for which he is appointed and authorized of God, is to present oblations and sacrifices of atonement, whi...
Hebrews 8:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. For - Reason for calling Him "minister of the sanctuar...
Hebrews 8:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The High Priest of the Heavenly Sanctuary and the Fulfilment of Jeremiah's Prophecy Christ, as Melchizedek-High-Priest, has a higher ministry than the Levitical priesthood, because He ministers in...
Hebrews 8:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

This verse and the three following confirm and illustrate the importance of the statement just made. The general course of thought appears to be as follows: — That which stands “at the head” of what...
Hebrews 8:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER VIII. THE NEW COVENANT. "Now in the things which we are saying the chief point is this: We have such a High-priest, Who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heav...
Hebrews 8:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

The Mediator of the New Covenant Hebrews 8:1-13 Such a High Priest , Hebrews 8:1-6 . He sits because His work is finished so far as His sacrifice is concerned. His place is at God's right ha...
Hebrews 8:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Having established the fact of the superiority of Christ, the argument now proceeds to deal with the superiority of the relationships consequent thereupon. The central verity is set forth in the word...
Hebrews 8:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(3) For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. (4) For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, se...
Hebrews 8:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices ,.... Hebrews 5:1 wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer ; or this person; for the word "man" is n...
Hebrews 8:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. Ver. 3. Somewhat also to offer ] To wit, his own body, "...
Hebrews 8:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For every high-priest , &c. As if the apostle had said, And it appears that Christ is a minister, or priest, of the true tabernacle, because he offers sacrifice, which none but the priests might...
Hebrews 8:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

"Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: we have such an High Priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens: a minister of the sanctuary, and of the...
Hebrews 8:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Priesthood of Christ. A. D. 62. 1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum...
Hebrews 8:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; For every High Priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: in Christ's administration for his in heaven, as he is a King, so he is a High Priest; and as such must have service and mi...
Hebrews 8:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

THE CONTRAST OF THE TWO COVENANTS CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES VIRTUALLY a new topic is dealt with in this chapter. Hitherto the personal characteristics of the high priest have occupied the c...
Hebrews 8:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 8:1 . Of the things which we have spoken, this is the sum. Paul here recapitulates, for so the grandeur of his arguments required, and he does not do it in a dry and barren manner, but wit...
Hebrews 8:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

To offer gifts and sacrifices Sacrifices I. GOD’S ORDINATION OR APPOINTMENT GIVES RULES, MEASURES, AND ENDS UNTO ALL SACRED OFFICES AND EMPLOYMENTS. Whoever undertakes anything in religion or d...
Hebrews 8:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THE HIGH PRIESTHOOD OF CHRIST FULFILS THE SYMBOLISM OF THE AARONIC , AND IS ALONE AN ETERNAL REALITY . Christ's heavenly priesthood, shown above to be...
Hebrews 8:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Christ's Eternal Priesthood has Superseded the Temporary Priesthood of Aaron. The more excellent ministry of Christ:
Hebrews 8:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ephesians 5:2 ; Hebrews 10:9-12 ; Hebrews 5:1 ; Hebrews 7:27 ; Hebrews 9:14 ; John 6:51 ; Titus 2:14
Hebrews 8:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Our Great High Priest Hebrews 7:1-28 and Hebrews 8:1-13 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Christ was God's Priest after the order of Melchisedec. "The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a Priest...

Hebrews 8:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Hebrews 8:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Hebrews 8:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 8:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Hebrews 8:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 8:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Hebrews 8:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 8:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 8:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 8:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Hebrews 8:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Hebrews 8:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Hebrews 8:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 8:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Hebrews 8:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Hebrews 8:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Hebrews 8:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 8:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 8:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Hebrews 8:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 8:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Hebrews 8:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 8:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

Hebrews 8:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Hebrews 8:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Hebrews 8:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Hebrews 8:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary