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Hebrews 9:27

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Hebrews 9:27

Verse 27 of 28

Scripture focus

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Hebrews 9:27 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 9:27

Theological / Devotional

And as. Verses 27 and 28 are parenthetical. The argument of v. 26 is carried on in ch. 10:1.

Appointed. Greek apokeimai, “to store up,” “to lay away,” “to be stored up,” “to be reserved.” Compare the use of the word in Luke 19:20; Colossians 1:5; 2 Timothy 4:8. The mention of Christ’s dying once apparently suggested the thought of men dying once. Because of Adam’s sin death passed upon all men (Romans 5:12).

Once to die. It is appointed unto men to die only once prior to the judgment. This does not contradict the idea that if they are unfavorably judged they die again (Revelation 20:15).

After this the judgment. Death is not the end of man. All must one day appear before the judgment seat of Christ (see on 2 Corinthians 5:10). This fact is here mentioned seemingly to show a parallel with the work of Christ, whose first coming was not His final coming.

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