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Hebrews 7:28

King James Version (KJV)

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Hebrews 7:28

Verse 28 of 28

Scripture focus

For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, [maketh] the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.

Hebrews 7:28 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 7:28

Theological / Devotional

The law. See vs. 11, 12, 16.

Maketh men. Or, “appoints men.”

Infirmity. Or, “weakness” (cf. ch. 5:2).

The oath. See vs. 20, 21.

Since the law. The ceremonial system expired at the cross (see on Rom. 6:14; Eph. 2:15; Col. 2:14). Christ assumed His high-priestly office following the expiration of the law that regulated the Levitical priesthood.

Maketh the Son. Or, “appoints One who is Son.” The article is not present in the Greek. However, to translate “a Son” instead of “the Son” does not correctly convey the force of the Greek. The absence of the article lays stress on quality; hence the preferred rendering, “One who is Son” (cf. on Dan. 7:9, 13).

Consecrated. Gr. teleiod, “to perfect” (see on ch. 2:10).

For evermore. In contrast with the temporary service of the Levitical priests.

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