For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.
Ver. 10. Had no glory] To speak of, and in comparison. The light of the law was obscured and overcast by the light of the gospel. The sea about the altar was brazen, 1 Kings 7:23, and what eyes could pierce through it? Now our sea about the throne is glassy,Revelation 4:6, like to crystal, clearly conveying the light and sight of God in Christ to our eyes.