Bible Commentaries
Abbott's Illustrated New Testament
Hebrews 5
The meaning is, that every human high priest is ordained for the service and benefit of men in respect to their religious duties.
The quotation is from Hebrews 5:6; Psalms 110:4. It represents the Messiah as made a high priest by the declaration of God. The nature of the parallel intended to be drawn between Christ and Melchisedec is more fully explained in the Hebrews 7:1-13.
Who; that is, Christ.--In the days of his flesh; of his life upon the earth.--Heard, in that he feared; in respect to that which he feared. (Luke 22:41-43.)
Yet learned he obedience, &c. he learned by experience the lesson of obedience in suffering.
Strong meat; substantial food,--referring to the difficult truths alluded to in Hebrews 5:11 .
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