Wednesday, 15 May 2019

We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. Hebrews 13:10

The translation lacks the intent of what is being referred to. A better translation would be –

“We have an altar from which those who worship at the tent have no right to eat.”

This is not merely speaking of the priests who served at the tabernacle, but of all of Israel who came to make their offerings at the Tent of Meeting.… Read the rest

Tuesday, 14 May 2019

Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them. Hebrews 13:9

The verse consists of two sentences, the second explaining the reason for the first.… Read the rest

Monday, 13 May 2019

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8

The structure of the Greek original is much more expressive and beautiful. The NKJV, following after that of the KJV, is slipshod and conveys an incorrect idea about what the author is saying. As Albert Barnes notes concerning their translation –

“It would seem to mean that Jesus Christ, the unchangeable Saviour, was the end or aim of the conduct of those referred to, or that they lived to imitate and glorify him.… Read the rest

Sunday, 12 May 2019

Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct. Hebrews 13:7

Here, we move to a positive exhortation from the author to “Remember those who rule over you.” The idea is one who directs, or guides, the congregation.… Read the rest

Saturday, 11 May 2019

So we may boldly say:
“The Lord is my helper;
I will not fear.
What can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:6

Here we have a quote from Psalm 118:6 –

“The Lord is on my side;
I will not fear.
What can man do to me?”

The same sentiment is also reflected in Psalm 27:1.… Read the rest