Hebrews 10:1 For the law (Torah) having a shadow* of good things to come, and not the very image (exact) of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers (people) thereunto perfect. As we have seen in prior work here in Hebrews, each and every sentence,... Continue Reading →

Hebrew 9:7 But into the second [veil] went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people: John 10:15-17 "As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep... Continue Reading →

9:1 Then verily the first covenant (marriage) had also ordinances (G1345) of divine service (in service and worship of God), and a worldly sanctuary. (physical structure) G1345 δικαίωμα dikaioma (d̮iy-kai'-ō-ma) n. an equitable deed. (by implication) a statute or decision. We can see the description of the 10 commandments withing Paul's statement here. The first... Continue Reading →

Paul is getting ready to use some very exacting terms in this next portion of his letter to his brethren abroad. As nouns, the difference between 'Priest' and 'Rabbi' is this: A Priest is a religious clergyman who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple, while a Rabbi is a... Continue Reading →

7:1 For this Melchisedec (The never ending King of Righteousness), king of Salem (King of Complete Peace), priest (sanctified) of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; John 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. In this... Continue Reading →

Paul has been very focused on the problems associated with walking away from the faith. Here he transitions to those still in the faith. Oft times we are discouraged in our faith walk, Paul included, and he wants us to know the power and the promise of our faith. 9 But, beloved, we are persuaded (convinced)... Continue Reading →

Hebrews 6:4-5 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened*, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers** of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, *G5346 φημί phemi (fee-miy) v. to disclose or reveal one's thoughts (as... Continue Reading →

Hebrews 6:1-3 "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this... Continue Reading →

Hebrews 6:1-3 "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this... Continue Reading →