The negation is twofold: He needeth not to offer (1) daily; nor (2) to offer for His own sins also; for He offered Himself a spotless sacrifice ( Hebrews 7:26 , Hebrews 4:15 ). So if the priesthood is changed we should also anticipate some change of the Law’s status or place. The access through the legal sacrifices was only symbolical and through the medium of a priest; that through Christ is immediate, perfect, and spiritual. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren. 7:3 Without father, without mother, without genealogy, he has neither beginning of days nor end of life but is like the son of God, and he remains a priest for all time. Scripture: Hebrews. Then about 2 Covenants. The principle [expressed in its widest form by the neuter] applies where the blessing carries with it not only the verbal expression of goodwill, but goodwill achieving actual results. Hebrews 7:1–10 introduces the author's central argument about the superiority of Jesus Christ. When Abraham tithed to Melchizedek he literally “took it off the top.”. I believe in the verbal inspiration of Scripture; hence, I can see how there can be instruction for us even in the proper names of persons and of places. All rights reserved. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Hebrews: Bible Study and Commentary. It is not a matter of continually chanting prayers on behalf of His people. None did compel him to die; he laid down his life voluntarily, for he had power to lay it down, and to take it again.” (Spurgeon). 7. 19. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. Because He is our High Priest forever, He can save forever. Therefore, He has become not only a sacrifice, but an intercessor; His intercession being founded on His voluntary offering of Himself without spot to God. i. The only disclaimer that this writer wishes to record here is that he does not wish to thrust this view dogmatically upon any … not be called--Greek, "not be said (to be) after the order of Aaron," that is, that, when spoken of in the Psalms 110:4 , "He is not said to be (as we should expect, if the Aaronic priesthood was perfect) after the order of Aaron.". The writer to the Hebrews wanted to remove these intellectual problems the Jewish Christians had with the gospel. "The Son of God" is not said to be made like unto Melchisedec, but Melchisedec to be "made like the Son of God." Nothing is said in Genesis of the end of his priesthood, or of his having had in his priesthood either predecessor or successor, which, in a typical point of view, represents Christ's eternal priesthood, without beginning or end. a. this he did--not "died first for His own sins and then the people's," but for the people's only. They have become priests without an oath: The high priest of the order of Aaron was appointed by heredity, not by personal character or an oath of God. tenth . Jesus: From Melchizedek to Eternal Savior. For it is evident that our Lord arose from Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood. Christ did not, in this sense, pay tithes in Abraham, for He never was in the loins of an earthly father [ALFORD]. If a Christian is hung up on issues like creation and evolution, the validity of miracles, or other such things, they should get the issues resolved so they can move on with Jesus. separate--rather, "separated from sinners," namely, in His heavenly state as our High Priest above, after He had been parted from the earth, as the Levitical high priest was separated from the people in the sanctuary (whence he was not to go out), Leviticus 21:12 . consecrated--Greek, "made perfect" once for all, as in Hebrews 2:10 , 5:9 ; Consecrated as a perfected priest by His perfected sacrifice, and consequent anointing and exaltation to the right hand of the Father. First, His exaltation in heaven. Christ is the true Prince of peace. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. a. Jesus’ priesthood does remain to this day, and into eternity. king . Let the Seventh Day Adventists mark: The Law made nothing perfect. The small cadres of dedicated Jews absolutely committed to rebuilding the temple have an exciting place in God’s prophetic plan. The priests daily offered sacrifices ( Hebrews 9:6 , 10:11 , Exodus 29:38-42 ). b. namely, in Psalms 110:4 , abrogating the preceding law-priesthood. The epithets, "without father," &c. "beginning of days, "nor end," "abideth continually," belong to Melchisedec only in respect to his priesthood, and in so far as he is the type of the Son of God, and are strictly true of Him alone. In this segment, the author shows how Melchizedek was superior to Abraham, since Abraham paid him tithes. This video is unavailable. Hebrews 7 Resources. 13. He intercedes only for those who come unto God through Him, not for the unbelieving world ( John 17:9 ). For He testifies: “You are a priest forever He is free from all habits or principles of sin, not having the least disposition to it in his nature. endless--mutually contrasted. Jesus prays to strengthen us in trials and seasons of attack, and against Satan’s accusations. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. Not agreeably to a statute is Christ appointed, but according to an inward living power. CONSIDER JESUS OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST Click chart to enlarge Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Hebrews - Charles Swindoll. The law does not give you a better hope. 27. daily--"day by day." iii. Our High Priest is the Son of God Perfect Forever. a. Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils… the sons of Levi… have a commandment to receive tithes from the people according to the law: The priesthood of Levi received tithes from Israel as a commandment. unto him--the Lord, the Son of God ( Psalms 110:1 ). Also there were many priests: The priesthood under the Law of Moses constantly changed, and so was better or worse through the years depending on the character of the priest. It could never be said of a priest according to the order of Aaron, none of who had the power of an endless life and each of who served a limited term as priests – limited to their own life span. Hebrew "Malchi" means king: "Tzedek," righteousness. Christ's priesthood is similar to Melchisedec's in that it is "for ever" ( Hebrews 7:16 Hebrews 7:17 ). Melchizedek, who was the king of Salem and priest of the Most High God was an unique exception. Hebrews 5:7 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 5:7, NIV: "During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission." The Levitical was parenthetical, and severed the kingdom and priesthood; the patriarchal was the true forerunner of Christ's, which, like Melchisedec's, unites the kingship and priesthood, and is not derived from other man, or transmitted to other man; but derived from God, and is transmitted in God to a never-ending perpetuity. 10. in the loins of his father--that is, forefather Abraham. . The Levitical law required a definite carnal descent. The sufficiency of the one sacrifice to atone for all sins for ever, resulted from its absolute spotlessness. Another proof of superiority; the Levitical priests were many, as death caused the need of continually new ones being appointed in succession. Not only are there six chapters both before and after chapter 7, but it also presents the central argument of the book. Melchisedec was, in his priesthood, "made like" Christ, as far as the imperfect type could represent the lineaments of the perfect archetype. i. b. “The blessing here spoken of… is not the simple wishing of good to others, which may be done by inferiors to superiors; but it is the action of a person authorized to declare God’s intention to bestow good things on another.” (Macknight, cited by Clarke). g. Remains a priest continually: Either this refers to the continuation of the priestly order of Melchizedek, or it is evidence that Melchizedek was actually Jesus appearing in the Old Testament. “The superiority of our Lord Jesus Christ is a topic that will not interest everybody. The term Levitical priesthood simply describes the Jewish priesthood of the Old Testament. "The law" is here not the law in general, but the statute as to the priesthood. c. Covenant: The word used for covenant (the ancient Greek word diatheke) is not the usual term for “covenant” (syntheke). b. This should temper our excitement about the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. There, he pictured Jesus defending us against every charge or condemnation through His intercession. In the same way, many Christians are hung up on intellectual issues that couldbe resolved, allowing them to move o… Now beyond all contradiction the lesser is blessed by the better. c. He is also able to save to the uttermost: The unchanging nature of Jesus’ priesthood means that the salvation He gives is also unchanging, permanent, and secure. King of Salem--not only his own name, but that of the city which he ruled, had a typical significance, namely, peace. Only those born in the natural way, and so in sin, being under the curse, needed to pay tithe to the priest, that he might make propitiation for their sin. King of Salem, means King of Peace. i. BENGEL. The law could not bring men to: true justification or sanctification before God, which is the "perfection" that we all need in order to be accepted of Him, and which we have in Christ. The Epistle to the Hebrews. 11. perfection--absolute: "the bringing of man to his highest state, namely, that of salvation and sanctification." . He makes more of words and names than any of us should have thought of doing, and he was guided therein by the Spirit of the Lord, and therefore he was right. Keith Simons. Jesus, our chief priest. As "form" and "power" are opposed, 2 Timothy 3:5 ; so here "the law" and "power," compare Romans 8:3 , "The law was weak through the flesh"; and Hebrews 7:18 , "weakness." ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. Arioch, king of Ellasar, lived and reigned after the disaster [BENGEL]. another--rather as Greek, "a different.". “Oh, this makes the sacrifice of Christ so blessed and glorious! John Piper Dec 1, 1996 433 Shares Sermon. c. The lesser is blessed by the greater: This principle also shows that Melchizedek was greater than Abraham because he blessed Abraham. And inasmuch as He was not made priest without an oath (for they have become priests without an oath, but He with an oath by Him who said to Him: “The LORD has sworn b. Christ, on the other hand, is, in His own person, "ever living after the power of an endless life" ( Hebrews 7:16 Hebrews 7:25). ever liveth" ( John 5:26 ). You can also change some of your preferences. here--in the Levitical priesthood. made--Jesus was higher before ( John 17:5 ), and as the God-MAN was made so by the Father after His humiliation (compare Hebrews 1:4 ). The perfect tense implies that the significance of the fact endures to the present time. Hebrews 7:1-28 . The peace which He brings is the fruit of righteousness. “The Greek word translated disannuling [annulling], athetesis, is the same as appears in Hebrews 9:26 for the putting away of sin ‘by the sacrifice of Himself.’ The disappearance of the Law is as absolute, therefore, as the putting away of sin!” (Newell). Weakness is the opposite of this filial confidence of access. In Galatians, Paul showed the law as a tutor that brings us to Jesus. The priesthood being changed: This is logically developed from Psalm 110:4. As samples of His intercession, compare the prophetical descriptions in the Old Testament. Our passage has two main points: 1) Because Jesus is not subject to death, … Continue reading "Commentary on Hebrews 7:23-28" Of necessity: The priesthood of Aaron was connected to the Law of Moses. God even sealed His choice by an oath. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. As far as the Biblical record is concerned, he has no father or mother, no beginning of days nor end of life. ‘You are a priest forever 2. gave--Greek, "apportioned"; assigned as his portion. in Abraham--Greek, "by means of (by the hand of) Abraham"; through Abraham. This contrast is often expressed by the term "greater" (kreittōu/kreissōu), which means "better," "superior," "more excellent," "more valuable," "higher rank." For God does nothing needless. The order is subtle but important. d. Annulling of the former commandment… bringing in of a better hope: The writer came to the same conclusion about the law as Paul did in Galatians 3:19-25, but he got there in a totally different way. 1. this Melchisedec--( Hebrews 6:20 , Psalms 110:4 ). It seems strange so few commentaries written from a Torah-perspective have been forthcoming from the pool of Messianic teachers in our time. Discussion Questions. 7:2 To him also Abraham apportioned a tithe of everything. The tithes given are closely associated with the priesthood: the mediating priest received them as a pledge of the giver's whole property being God's; and as he conveyed God's gifts to man ( Hebrews 7:1 , "blessed him"), so also man's gifts to God. So that here is a manifest alteration much for the better.7. . If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. a. pertaineth--Greek, "hath partaken of" (the perfect tense implies the continuance still of His manhood). We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. iv. Melchisedec is a sample of how God preserves, amidst general apostasy, an elect remnant. i. Scripture: Hebrews 7:26–8:5. 2 m He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward , since he himself n is beset with weakness . Without father, &c.--explained by "without genealogy" (so the Greek is for "without descent); compare Hebrews 7:6 , that is, his genealogy is not known, whereas a Levitical priest could not dispense with the proof of his descent. But by the. For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also king of Salem, meaning “king of peace,” without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, remains a priest continually. Made like in Hebrews 7:3 translates the ancient Greek word aphomoiomenos, a word used nowhere else in the New Testament. All that God’s holy Being and righteous government could demand was once for all, completely and forever, satisfied at the Cross.” (Newell). i. 15. 24. he--emphatic; Greek, "Himself." e. He ever lives to make intercession for them: It strengthens us to know that Jesus prays for us, and that He ever lives to pray for us. which--which oath was after the law. For the priesthood being changed, of necessity there is also a change of the law. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. It is one thing to come to church; it is another thing to come to God. The superiority of his priesthood to that of Aaron, Hebrews 7:4-10. better-- Hebrews 8:6 , 13:20 , "everlasting." b. This orkwmosia is as much as a double oath, apo tou omnuein orkon. Melchisedec must have had some special consecration above the other patriarchs, as Abraham, who also exercised the priesthood; else Abraham would not have paid tithe to him as to a superior. There is a remarkable difference in the moral qualifications of the priests. a. ’s background (1-3) II. . The sinless alone could offer for the sinful. i. On his part, Abraham accepted that Melchizedek was greater when he received the blessing. Watch Queue Queue Abraham voluntarily gave tithes to Melchizedek. Not so with Jesus and the priestly order of Melchizedek. “Cease to think of cleansing, and consider the Cleanser; forbear to speculate on deliverance, and deal with the Deliverer.” (Meyer). He began to discuss the issue in Hebrews 5:10, but had to spend some time warning these discouraged Christians about the danger of not continuing and progressing in their Christian life. 8. A New One FIRST. for that--"seeing that," literally, "if"; so Romans 5:10 . History shows the danger of combining religious and civic authority. Click on the different category headings to find out more. Here mortal men receive tithes, but there he receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives. When He offered up Himself it was a willing offering. This was a great line from a great preacher, but it was not true to what the Bible says – we are saved not from but to the uttermost. of the commandment--ordaining the Levitical priesthood. Christ dies not, and so hath a priesthood which passes not from one to another. Judah-- Genesis 49:10 , Luke 1:27 Luke 1:39 (Hebron of Judah, where LIGHTFOOT thinks Jesus was conceived) Luke 2:4 Luke 2:5 , Revelation 5:5 . Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. c. On the other hand: Since now, in Jesus, we have a better hope, through which we draw near to God, we are wrong to go back to building our Christian walk on the law. of all--namely, the booty taken. HEBREWS 7 COMMENTARY EDITED BY GLENN PEASE INTRODUCTION 1.ROGER HAHN, “Hebrews 7 is the center of the book of Hebrews. According to the order of Melchizedek.”. b. The writer to the Hebrews knows he is making an allegorical point, so he doesn’t want to be taken too literally. it--the change of the law or economy, the statement ( Hebrews 7:12 Hebrews 7:18 ). “We see but little of him, yet we see nothing little in him.” (Spurgeon). higher than the heavens--for "He passed through [so the Greek] the heavens" ( Hebrews 4:14 ). priest--Christ unites these offices in their highest sense, and so restores the patriarchal union of these offices. Not a mere wish, but an authoritative and efficacious intercession as a priest. This verse explains "without descent" (Greek, "genealogy" in both verses, Hebrews 7:3 ). What do you think about this? another--rather as Greek, "that a different priest (one of a different order) should arise (anew, Hebrews 7:15 ). disannuling--a repealing. these things--( Psalms 110:4 ). We don’t need to worry about a “bad priest” replacing Him. a. 5. sons of Levi--namely, those alone who belonged to the family of Aaron, to whom the priesthood was restricted. Today We’ll talk about Tithing. Those who were of the order of Aaron were not only mortal men, but sinful men, who had their sinful as well as natural infirmities; they needed to offer up sacrifices first for their own sins and then for the people. . It means "in any wise," "utterly," in Luke 13:11 . The oldest manuscripts read, "He is testified of, that Thou art," &c. 18. there is--Greek, "there takes place," according to Psalms 110:4 . It means those who abide in the Son and have fellowship with the Father. The law does not draw you near to God the way God’s grace given in Jesus does. 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