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Hebrews 8:6

King James Version (KJV)

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Hebrews 8:6

Verse 6 of 13

Scripture focus

But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.

Hebrews 8:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 8:6

Theological / Devotional

More excellent ministry. With this verse the author begins the discussion of Christ as “the mediator of a better covenant.” The ground for the more excellent ministry of Christ is here demonstrated by the fact that He is the mediator of a better covenant established upon better promises.

Mediator. Gr. mesites, “arbitrator,” “mediator,” one who mediates between two parties to remove a disagreement or to reach a common goal (cf. on Gal. 3:19). The word occurs six times in the NT, four times with reference to Christ. Christ is the mediator between God and man (1 Tim. 2:5), and can lay His hands on both. As God, He understands God and can speak for Him. As man He understands man and can sympathetically minister for him before the Father.

Better. The superiority is discussed in vs. 8-12.

Covenant. Gr. diatheke (see on Heb. 7:22).

Better promises. See on vs. 10-12.

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