Hebrews 7:1--13:25
this <3778> [this.]
Salem <4532> [Salem.]
most high <5310> [the most.]
defeating <2871> [the slaughter.]
a tithe <1181> [a tenth.]
of ....... king of righteousness ... king ...... king <575 935 1343> [King of righteousness.]
Without father <540> [Without father.]
That is, as the Syriac renders, "Whose father and mother are not inscribed among the genealogies; and therefore it was not known who he was."
without genealogy <35> [descent. Gr. pedigree.]
a priest <2409> [a priest.]
patriarch <3966> [the patriarch.]
Abraham <11> [Abraham.]
gave <1325> [gave.]
<3588> [who.]
to collect a tithe <586> [to take.]
are descendants <1831> [come.]
does ... share ... ancestry <1075> [descent. Gr. pedigree.]
collected a tithe <1183> [received.]
possessed <2192> [had.]
without <5565> [without.]
inferior <1640> [the less.]
men <444> [men.]
to be alive <2198> [he liveth.]
paid a tithe <1183> [payed.]
perfection <5050> [perfection.]
[Teleiosis <\\See definition 5050\\>,] completion, or fulfilment of the plan and purpose of God.
what <5101> [what.]
another <2087> [another.]
a change <3331> [a change.]
one ............... from that tribe <575 3739> [of which.]
our Lord <2257 2962> [Our Lord.]
is descended <393> [sprang.]
in <2596> [after.]
legal <3551> [the law.]
power <1411> [the power.]
set aside <115> [a disannulling.]
weak <772> [the weakness.]
law <3551> [the law.]
made ... perfect <5048> [made.]
[Ouden <\\See definition 3762\\> eteleiosen,] completed nothing; it was the introduction, but not the completion.
introduced <1898> [the bringing in. or, it was the bringing in.]
a better <2909> [a better.]
we draw near <1448> [we.]
a sworn affirmation <3728> [an oath. or, swearing of an oath.]
Lord <2962> [The Lord.]
has sworn <3660> [sware.]
guarantee <1450> [a surety.]
of a better <2909> [of a.]
covenant <1242> [testament.]
Rather covenant, [diatheke <\\See definition 1242\\>.]
but <1161> [But.]
[Ho de <\\See definition 1161\\>,] But he, that is, Christ, because "he continueth ever," hath [aparabatos <\\See definition 531\\> hierosune <\\See definition 2420\\>,] "a priesthood that passeth not away from him."
he lives <846 3306> [he continueth.]
he holds <2192> [hath.]
priesthood permanently <531 2420> [an unchangeable priesthood. or, a priesthood which passeth not from one to another.]
he is able <1410> [he is.]
completely ............. to <1519 3838> [to the uttermost. or, evermore. come.]
through him ......... them <1223 846> [by him.]
always <3842> [ever.]
to intercede <1519 1793> [to make.]
such <5108> [such.]
fitting <4241> [became.]
holy <3741> [holy.]
exalted <1096> [made.]
every <2596> [daily.]
first <4386> [first.]
and then <1899> [and then.]
this <5124> [this.]
law appoints ................... law <3551 2525> [the law maketh.]
word <3056> [the word.]
a son <5207> [maketh the.]
made perfect <5048> [who.]
made perfect <5048> [consecrated. Gr. perfected.]
main point <2774> [sum.]
Or, chief, principal point, in both which senses [kephalaion <\\See definition 2774\\>] is used by profane writers.
are saying .... We have <3004 2192> [We have.]
one who <3739> [who.]
Majesty <3172> [the Majesty.]
a minister <3011> [minister.]
sanctuary <39> [the sanctuary. or, holy things. the true.]
that <3739> [which.]
[serve.]
to have <2192> [have.]
<302> [he should.]
a priest <2409 5607> [there are priests. or, they are priests. gifts.]
[Doron <\\See definition 1435\\>,] gifts, or offerings, comprehended propitiatory sacrifices as well as freewill-offerings.
[See.]
a sketch <5262> [unto.]
[Hupodeigmati kai <\\See definition 2532\\> skia <\\See definition 4639\\>,] or, "with the representation and shadow," as Dr. Macknight renders.
a sketch <5262> [the example.]
See <3708> [See.]
design <5179> [pattern.]
[Tupos <\\See definition 5179\\>,] type, plan, or form.
has obtained <5177> [obtained.]
mediates <3316> [the mediator.]
covenant <1242> [covenant. or, testament.]
is enacted <3549> [was established.]
[Nomotheteo <\\See definition 3549\\>,] "was ordained (or established) by law."
on <1909> [upon.]
<2258> [had.]
says ......... says <3004> [he saith.]
days <2250> [the days.]
a new <2537> [a new.]
covenant <1242> [covenant.]
covenant ............................... covenant <1242> [the covenant.]
when ... took <1949> [I took.]
to lead <1806> [to lead.]
with their ......... them ....... them ...... they did ... continue .......... for them <846 1696> [they continued.]
had no regard <272> [regarded.]
this .... covenant <3778 1242> [this is.]
I will put <1325> [I will put. Gr. I will give.]
on <1909> [in. or, upon. I will be.]
their ....... them ... their ....... their .... they <846 2071> [they shall.]
will be ... need ....... to teach <1321> [they shall.]
Know ... Lord <1097 2962> [Know the.]
since .... all <3754 3956> [for all.]
from <575> [from.]
a new covenant <2537> [A new.]
he makes .... obsolete .... is growing obsolete <3822> [he hath.]
is about to <1451> [ready.]
first <4413> [the first.]
had <2192> [had.]
regulations <1345> [ordinances. or, ceremonies. and.]
a tent <4633> [a tabernacle.]
outer <4413> [the first.]
table <5132> [the table.]
presentation <4286> [the shewbread.]
holy place <39> [the sanctuary. or, holy.]
second <1208> [the second.]
holy of holies <39> [the Holiest.]
golden .................... golden <5552> [the golden.]
ark <2787> [the ark.]
golden .................... golden <5552> [was.]
and ..................... Aaron's ..... and <2532 2> [and Aaron's.]
and ... ark ....................... and ... stone tablets <2532 2787 4109> [and the.]
above <5231> [over.]
mercy seat <2435> [the mercy-seat.]
priests <2409> [the priests.]
<1519> [into.]
not <3756> [not.]
committed in ignorance <51> [errors.]
Holy Spirit <4151 40> [Holy Ghost.]
way <3598> [the way.]
a symbol <3850> [a figure.]
time <2540> [the time.]
gifts <1435> [gifts.]
could <1410> [that could.]
when <2596> [as pertaining.]
for matters of food <1909 1033> [in meats.]
various <1313> [divers.]
external <4561> [carnal.]
regulations <1345> [ordinances. or, rites, or, ceremonies. until.]
Christ <5547> [Christ.]
high priest <749> [an high priest.]
good things <18> [of good.]
through <1223 3187> [by a greater.]
not made with hands .... not <3756 5499> [not made.]
by ... blood ....... by .... blood <1223 129> [by the.]
by ......... by his own <1223 2398> [by his.]
he entered <1525> [he entered.]
once for all <2178> [once.]
secured <2147> [having.]
if <1487> [if.]
and ... and <2532> [and.]
purity <2514> [the purifying.]
how much <4214> [How.]
blood <129> [the blood.]
who <3739> [who.]
eternal <166> [eternal.]
offered <4374> [offered.]
without blemish <299> [without.]
without blemish <299> [spot. or, fault. purge.]
dead works <3498 2041> [dead works.]
to worship <1519 3000> [to serve.]
living <2198> [the living.]
mediator <3316> [the mediator.]
of a new <2537> [the new.]
<1096> [means.]
first <4413> [the first.]
are called <2564> [they which.]
promised <1860> [promise.]
eternal <166> [eternal.]
be proven <5342> [be. or, be brought in.]
first covenant <4413> [the first.]
was inaugurated <1457> [dedicated. or, purified.]
blood <129> [the blood.]
scarlet <2847> [scarlet. or, purple.]
hyssop <5301> [hyssop.]
sprinkled <4472> [sprinkled.]
This <5124> [This.]
covenant <1242> [testament. Rather, covenant.]
Ver. 16, 17, may be better rendered, "For where a covenant is, there must necessarily be the death of that by which it is confirmed; for a covenant is confirmed over dead victims, and does not avail while that by which it is confirmed liveth."
almost <4975> [almost.]
and without <2532 5565> [and without.]
sketches of the things <5262> [the patterns.]
heavenly things <2032> [the heavenly.]
a sanctuary <39> [the holy.]
representation <499> [the figures.]
but <235> [but.]
appears <1718> [appear.]
offer <4374> [offer.]
<5618> [as.]
foundation <2602> [the foundation.]
at <1909> [in.]
he has appeared <5319> [he appeared.]
sacrifice <2378> [the sacrifice.]
<2596> [as.]
and <1161> [but.]
once <530> [was.]
to bear ....................... to <1519 399> [to bear.]
await <553> [them.]
he will appear <3700> [he appear.]
not <5565> [without.]
await .............. to <553 1519> [unto.]
possesses <2192> [having.]
itself ......... same <846> [with.]
to perfect <5048> [perfect.]
not <302 3756> [would they not have. or, they would have. once.]
consciousness <4893> [conscience.]
Our translators use the word conscience here, as elsewhere, for consciousness.
reminder <364> [a remembrance.]
cannot <102> [not.]
take away <851> [take.]
There were essential defects in these sacrifices. 1st.--They were not of the same nature with those who sinned. 2nd.--They were not of sufficient value to make satisfaction for the affronts done to the justice and government of God. 3rd.--The beasts offered up under the law could not consent to put themselves in the sinner's room and place. The atoning sacrifice must be one capable of consenting, and must voluntarily substitute himself in the sinner's stead: Christ did so.
when ... came <1525> [when.]
Sacrifice <2378> [Sacrifice.]
but <1161> [but.]
you prepared for me <2675 3427> [hast thou prepared me. or, thou hast fitted me.]
burnt offerings <3646> [burnt.]
you took ... delight in <2106> [thou.]
<2400> [Lo.]
in <1722> [in.]
Here <2400> [Lo.]
He does away <337> [He taketh.]
<2070> [we.]
offering <4376> [the offering.]
day after day <2596> [daily.]
sacrifices that <3748> [which.]
he has perfected <5048> [he.]
are made holy <37> [them.]
then ...... and <2532> [And.]
Some copies have, Then he said, And their, etc.
have <2192> [Having.]
confidence <3954> [boldness. or, liberty. to enter.]
fresh <4372> [a new.]
he inaugurated <1457> [consecrated. or, new made. through.]
his <846> [his.]
great <3173> [an.]
house <3624> [the house.]
let us draw near <4334> [draw.]
a sincere <228> [a true.]
in ... assurance <1722 4136> [in full.]
sprinkled clean <4472> [sprinkled.]
an evil <4190> [an evil.]
bodies <4983> [our bodies.]
let us hold <2722> [hold.]
unwaveringly <186> [wavering.]
for <1063> [for.]
let us take thought <2657> [consider.]
spur .... on to <1519 3948> [to provoke.]
love <26> [love.]
abandoning <1459> [forsaking.]
but <235> [but.]
as .................. you see <2531 3745 991> [as ye.]
for us <2257> [if.]
after <3326> [after.]
is left <620> [there.]
a certain <5100> [a certain.]
of fire <4442> [fiery.]
that will <3195> [which.]
rejected <114> [despised.]
without <5565> [without.]
on <1909> [under.]
How much <4214> [how.]
profanes <2662> [trodden.]
blood <129> [the blood.]
<3739> [wherewith.]
and ............ and insults <2532 2233 1796> [and hath.]
Spirit <4151> [the Spirit.]
Vengeance <1557> [Vengeance.]
Lord will judge <2962 2919> [The Lord shall.]
terrifying <5398> [a fearful.]
to fall <1706> [to fall.]
remember <363> [call.]
you were enlightened <5461> [after.]
you endured <5278> [ye endured.]
were publicly exposed <2301> [made.]
<3680> [by reproaches.]
were publicly exposed ........... came <2301 1096> [whilst.]
<3450> [in my.]
and you accepted .................. and <2532 4327> [and took.]
you ... had <1722 1438 2192> [in yourselves that ye have. or, that ye have in yourselves. or, for yourselves.]
do ... throw away <577> [Cast.]
great <3173> [great.]
you need ...... do <2192 4160> [ye have.]
do <4160> [after.]
receive <2865> [ye might.]
righteous one <1342> [the just.]
and <2532> [but.]
my ............. I <3450> [my.]
thus <1519> [unto.]
But ............. but <1161 235> [but.]
faith <4102> [faith.]
being sure <2076 5287> [is the.]
being sure <5287> [substance. or, ground, or, confidence.]
hope for <1679> [hoped.]
convinced <1650> [the evidence.]
people of old <4245> [the elders.]
faith <4102> [faith.]
By faith <4102> [faith.]
a greater <4119> [a more.]
he was commended ...... commended <3140> [he obtained.]
through ................ And through <1223 2532> [and by.]
he still speaks <2089 2980> [yet speaketh. or, is yet spoken of.]
Enoch <1802> [Enoch.]
was taken up .................. took ... up <3346> [translated.]
and he was ... to be found <2532 2147> [and was.]
he had been commended <3140> [this testimony.]
see ....................... as having pleased <1492 2100> [that he.]
without <5565> [without.]
approaches <4334> [he that.]
must <1163> [must.]
rewards <3406> [a rewarder.]
seek <1567> [diligently.]
Noah <3575> [Noah.]
[Noe.]
when ... was warned <5537> [warned.]
not yet <3369> [things.]
with reverent regard <2125> [moved with fear. or, being wary.]
constructed <2680> [prepared.]
he condemned <2632> [he condemned.]
righteousness <1343> [righteousness.]
Abraham <11> [Abraham.]
<3739> [which.]
obeyed <5219> [obeyed.]
he lived as a foreigner <3939> [he sojourned.]
living <2730> [dwelling.]
fellow heirs <4789> [the heirs.]
he was looking forward <1551> [he looked.]
whose <3739> [whose.]
Sarah <4564> [Sara.]
because <1893> [because.]
and this one .............. and <2532 5023> [and him.]
as good as ....... stars <798 5616 2531> [as the stars.]
grains of sand <5616 285> [as the sand.]
all died <3956 599> [all died.]
[in faith. Gr. according to faith. not.]
but <235> [but.]
and .... and ....... and <2532 3982> [and were.]
acknowledged <3670> [confessed.]
they are seeking <1934> [they seek.]
they had been thinking <3421> [mindful.]
they aspire <3713> [they desire.]
God .... ashamed ...... God <2316 1870> [God is.]
to be called <1941> [to be.]
their ......... for them <1063 846> [for.]
By faith <4102> [faith.]
when ... was tested <3985> [when.]
had received <324> [received.]
offered up ......... he was ready to offer up <4374> [offered.]
only son <3439> [only.]
God <4314> [Of. or, To. That.]
God <2316> [God.]
from ... dead <1537 3498> [from the.]
By faith <4102> [faith.]
and worshiped <2532 4352> [and worshipped.]
By faith <4102> [faith.]
mentioned ............ about <3421 4012> [made mention of. or, remembered.]
faith <4102> [faith.]
child ... beautiful <3813 791> [a proper child.]
That is, a fine, beautiful, or fair child, as our translators render [asteios <\\See definition 791\\>] in Ac 7:20; which was in their time the sense of proper, from the French propre.
and they were ... afraid <2532 5399> [and they.]
king's <935> [the king's.]
grew up <1096> [when.]
choosing <138> [Choosing.]
people <2992> [the people.]
fleeting pleasure <2192> [the pleasures.]
abuse suffered <3680> [the reproach.]
Christ <5547> [of Christ. or, for Christ. greater.]
for his eyes were fixed <1063 578> [for he had.]
he left <2641> [he forsook.]
without fearing <3361 5399> [not fearing.]
he persevered <2594> [endured.]
could see <3708> [seeing.]
he kept <4160> [he kept.]
sprinkling <4378> [the sprinkling.]
prostitute <4204> [the harlot.]
disobedient <544> [believed not. or, were disobedient.]
welcomed <1209> [she had.]
what .... I say <5101 3004> [what shall.]
time <5550> [the time.]
Gideon <1066> [Gedeon.]
[Gideon.]
[Jerubbaal. Barak.]
Samson <4546> [Samson.]
Jephthah <2422> [Jephthae.]
[Jephthah. David.]
Samuel <4545> [Samuel.]
prophets <4396> [the prophets.]
Through <1223> [through.]
administered <2038> [wrought.]
gained <2013> [obtained.]
shut <5420> [stopped.]
quenched <4570> [Quenched.]
escaped <5343> [escaped.]
in <575> [out of.]
put .... to flight <2827> [turned.]
women <1135> [Women.]
were tortured <5178> [tortured.]
not accepting <3756 4327> [not accepting.]
to obtain ... to <2443 5177> [that they.]
mocking <1701> [mockings.]
And ..... and flogging and .... and <1161 2532 3148> [and scourgings.]
chains <1199> [bonds.]
They were stoned <3034> [stoned.]
murdered <599> [were slain.]
with ....... in sheepskins <1722 3374> [in sheepskins.]
were destitute <5302> [being destitute.]
of them <3739> [whom.]
wandered <4105> [wandered.]
had provided <4265> [provided. or, foreseen. better.]
they would be made perfect together with <5048 5565> [they without.]
they would be made perfect <5048> [made.]
The apostle in the early part of the chapter having given us a general account of the grace of faith, proceeds to set before us some illustrious examples of it in Old Testament times. The leading instance and example of faith recorded, is that of righteous Abel: one of the first saints and the first martyr for religion--one who lived by faith and died for it, and therefore a fit pattern for the Hebrews to imitate. It is observable that the Holy Spirit has not thought fit to say any thing here of the faith of our first parents; and yet the church of God has generally, by a pious charity, taken it for granted that God gave them repentance and faith in the promised seed; that he instructed them in the mystery of sacrificing, that they instructed their children in it, and that they found mercy with God, after they had ruined themselves and all their posterity. But God has left the matter still under some doubt, as a warning to all who have great talents given to them, and a great trust reposed in them, that they do not prove unfaithful, since God would not enrol our first parents among the number of believers in this blessed calendar.--Henry.
and <2532> [seeing.]
cloud <3509> [a cloud.]
of witnesses <3144> [witnesses.]
we ............. get rid .................... for us <659 2249 2254> [let us lay.]
and ... sin <2532 266> [and the sin.]
run <5143> [and let us.]
with endurance <1223 5281> [with patience.]
keeping ... eyes fixed <872> [Looking.]
pioneer <747> [the author. or, the beginner.]
perfecter <5051> [finisher.]
For <473> [for.]
he endured <5278> [endured.]
disregarding <2706> [despising.]
and ..................... has taken ... seat <2532 5037 2523> [and is.]
Think <357> [consider.]
opposition <485> [contradiction.]
<3363> [lest.]
have you forgotten <1585> [ye have forgotten.]
exhortation <3874> [the exhortation.]
do ... scorn <3643> [despise.]
or give up <3366 1590> [nor faint.]
one <3739> [whom.]
and chastises <1161 3146> [and scourgeth.]
Endure ... suffering <5278> [endure.]
For what <1063 5101> [for what.]
fathers ................ Father <3962> [fathers.]
discipline <3810> [corrected.]
we respected <1788> [we gave.]
shall we not submit <5293 3756> [shall we not.]
fathers ................ Father <3962> [the Father.]
as seemed ... to them ............. his <846 1380 2596> [after their own pleasure. or, as seemed good, or meet, to them. but he.]
may share <3335> [partakers.]
all discipline <3956 3809> [no chastening.]
<1161> [nevertheless.]
peace <1516> [peaceable.]
trained <1128> [exercised.]
make <4160> [make.]
straight <3717> [straight. or, even. lame.]
but be healed <1161 2390> [but let.]
Pursue <1377> [Follow.]
and holiness <38 2532> [and holiness.]
no one <3762> [no man.]
See <1983> [Looking.]
one ........... one <5100> [any man.]
comes short of <5302 575> [fail of. or, fall from.]
one ........... one ...... root <5100 4491> [any root.]
causing trouble <1776> [trouble.]
and through <1223 2532> [and thereby.]
one ... an immoral <4205 5100> [any fornicator.]
like Esau <5613 2269> [as Esau.]
when ... wanted <2309> [when he.]
he was rejected <593> [he was.]
For ................ for he found <1063 2147> [for he.]
For ................ for ..... opportunity <1063 5117> [place for repentance. or, way to change his mind.]
blast <2279> [the sound.]
and ....... and a voice <2532 5456> [and the voice.]
heard <191> [they that.]
For they could ... bear <1063 5342> [For they.]
If <2579> [if so much.]
Moses <3475> [Moses.]
you have come <4334> [ye are come.]
city <4172> [the city.]
living <2198> [of the.]
to myriads <3461> [an innumerable.]
<3831> [the general.]
firstborn <4416> [the firstborn.]
who are enrolled <583> [which.]
[written. or, enrolled. God.]
spirits <4151> [the spirits.]
to Jesus <2424> [Jesus.]
of a new <3501> [new.]
covenant <1242> [covenant. or, testament.]
blood <129> [to the blood.]
that speaks <2980> [speaketh.]
Take care <991> [See.]
to refuse ............. when ... refused <3868> [refuse.]
reject <654> [turn away.]
voice <5456> [voice.]
once more <2089 530> [Yet once.]
indicates <1213> [signifieth.]
is shaken .......... is unshaken <4531> [are shaken. or, may be shaken.]
kingdom <932> [a kingdom.]
let us give <2192> [have. or, hold fast.]
let us offer worship <3000> [we may.]
in .... awe <3326 127> [with reverence.]
not <3361> [not.]
some <5100> [some.]
prison <1198> [them that.]
ill-treated <2558> [which suffer.]
Marriage <1062> [Marriage.]
and ... marriage bed ........... and <2532 2845> [and the bed.]
God <2316> [God.]
conduct <5158> [conversation.]
must be content <714> [and be.]
<3364> [I will.]
with confidence <2292> [boldly.]
Lord <2962> [The Lord.]
I will ... be afraid <5399> [I will.]
leaders <2233> [which.]
leaders <2233> [have the rule. or, are the guides. word.]
<3739> [whose.]
reflect <333> [considering.]
outcome <1545> [the end.]
<4064> [carried.]
good <2570> [it is.]
not ....................... not ritual meals .... never <3361 3756 1033> [not with.]
an altar <2379> [an altar.]
serve <3000> [serve.]
<4983> [the bodies.]
sanctify <37> [sanctify.]
suffered <3958> [suffered.]
him ...................... his <846> [him.]
a sacrifice <2378> [the sacrifice.]
fruit <2590> [the fruit.]
him ..................... acknowledging his <3670 846> [giving thanks to. Gr. confessing to.]
to do good <2140> [to do.]
share <2842> [communicate.]
with such <5108> [with such.]
Obey <3982> [Obey.]
your leaders ........... your <2233 5216> [have the rule over. or, guide. submit.]
they keep watch <69> [watch.]
will give an account <3056 591> [give account.]
with joy <3326 5479> [with joy.]
with complaints <4727> [with grief.]
Pray <4336> [Pray.]
we have <2192> [we have.]
in every respect <1722 3956> [in all.]
that I may be restored <2443 600> [that I.]
God <2316> [the God.]
brought back <321> [brought.]
great <3173> [that great.]
blood <129> [the blood.]
eternal <166> [everlasting.]
covenant <1242> [covenant. or, testament.]
equip <2675> [Make.]
every <3956> [every.]
to do .... working ................ forever <1519 4160> [to do.]
do .... working <4160> [working. or, doing.]
pleasing <2101> [well pleasing.]
through <1223> [through.]
to whom <3739> [to whom.]
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I see <3700> [I will.]
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leaders <2233> [the rule.]
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from <575> [They.]
Italy <2482> [Italy.]
