Verse 20 20 now the god of peace, that brought again from the dead our lord jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, the everlasting covenant the christian covenant, which is not temporary, like the jewish, but designed to remain for ever. The writer to the hebrews used the ancient greek word philadelphia here. It is obvious that there are certain lessons in the epistle to the hebrews. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. Why would anyone do that and yet that is what some of these hebrew christians were doing, and that is what some do today which is why god is warning of such folly in the book of hebrews. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
Read hebrews commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Queer commentary and the hebrew bible the library of hebrew bibleold testament studies. And yet the epistle cannot have received its name for the fact only that there are so many references to the ot in it. Jesus is a real human, with a body, and feelings just like us. Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled from this translation many have no doubt assumed that all was well within. Hebrews commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Theologically speaking, scholars generally regard the book of hebrews to be second in importance only to pauls letter to the romans in the new testament. James rosscup writes that barnes includes 16 volumes on the old testament, 11 on the new testament. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter to the hebrews. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Deuteronomy 10 12 presented here is a very short overview of each of the books of tanach, divided into three main categories. Hebrews bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
The addressees must not only have been very familiar with the ot. If not consider reading billy grahams online book entitled how to have peace with. The book of exodus or, simply, exodus, from greek, exodos, meaning going out. It took twentythree books to cover the new testament, and they were published in two bound volumes in 1989. David guzik commentary on hebrews, where the church is given some instructions for a.
We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Honorable mention to robert alters volume of the same name. Aug 24, 2008 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The superior worth and dignity of christ above moses is shown. The attached word document study guides are questions for the congregation, handed out the week prior to the lesson. More than most new testament books, hebrews requires detailed explanations of the background allusions within it, which reference the priesthood of christ being directly linked. This hebrew bible was edited by esteemed translator and scholar, rabbi a. France hebrews in the expositors bible commentary, revised edition 2006. God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by his son.
Study the bible online using commentary on hebrews and more. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. After all, says hebrews, god gave the world the torah a. Commentary book of the prophet ezekiel translated from the original hebrew henderson. In the context of the book of hebrews, this peace is closely tied to the reconciliation were offered. Deuteronomy, commentary by derek leman the hebrew nerd. The five books of moses the schocken bible, by everett fox. What does it mean that jesus was a little lower than the angels psalm 8. The book of hebrews is quite challenging, claims commentary author donald guthrie, since there are many open questions about authorship, historical setting and audience. Hebrews, the books of the bible nt books the bible app. English translation of the entire tanakh tanach with rashis commentary.
God of peace who brought again from the dead our lord jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant. The old king james version of the bible had this verse reading. Finally, he went and gave the world the holy spirit. When the various new testament books were formally brought together into one collection shortly after a.
Study hebrews using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. When we meet with other believers to study the word we are challenged to dig into it and share what we have learned with one another fulfilling the command found in hebrews 10. Zerrs commentary on selected books of the new testament. Complete concise the apostle, having treated largely of christ, and faith, and free grace, and gospel privileges, and warned the hebrews against apostasy, now, in the close of all, recommends several excellent duties to them, as the proper fruits of faith v. Pray for uspaul usually requests the churchs intercessions for him in closing his epistles, just as he begins with assuring them of his having them at heart in his prayers but in this epistle not till hebrews. Hebrews commentary matthew henrys complete commentary.
A highly literal and literarily sensitive translation with short commentary. This is a fitting end for a book that documents the passing of the. Condition and status of the recipients of the epistle to the hebrews. Now, it is remarkable that this is the only reference in this epistle to the hebrews to the resurrection of jesus christ. You can find the best commentary on hebrews for you using the tools on the right side. Hebrews commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. With the sulam commentary by yehuda ashlag english and hebrew edition by yochai, shimon bar and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Study hebrews using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. The complete tanakh tanach hebrew bible tanakh online. Now the god of peace we have often seen that peace among the hebrews signifies prosperity of every kind. This epistles title bears the traditional greek title, to the hebrews, which was attested by at least in the second century a. This prayer is a veritable summary of the whole book of hebrews.
The sins of sexual impurity and covetousness are linked in several new testament passages e. They are intended for reflection and self study before readinglistening to the lesson. Hebrews out of the bible, what would this do to our understanding of the truth of god or of the gospel. Philip edgcumbe hughes a commentary on the epistle to the hebrews 1977. The torah refers to the five books of moses, genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers and deuteronomy and literally means a. In chapter 11, the great faith chapter of the bible, the author celebrated the great heroes of the faith, acknowledging that they had not received the promise in their earthly lives. And of necessity of faith in christ, and of stedfastly following him. Do you know the god of peace as your lord and savior. The custom of displaying the dead bodies of the condemned was to be checked by the requirement to keep the land pure, so that the hanging display could last only one day. A free bible commentary on the letter to the hebrews in easy english. The god of peace brought from the dead the good shepherd. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Hebrews commentary john gills exposition of the bible.
The believers are seen as men on earth having free entrance to god and a heavenly calling by the work of christ. No other book so eloquently defines christ as high priest of christianity, superior to the aaronic priesthood, and the fulfillment of the law and the prophets. Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Queer commentary and the hebrew bible the library of hebrew. The attached powerpoint and audio were given during the teaching of these lessons.
Book of hebrews bible survey who wrote the book of hebrews. God, who has provided everything for our salvation through jesus christ, through him will also provide all that we. Scripture by scripture explanation of the book of hebrews. Each lesson on this study of hebrews is designed fit into the whole of the book. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. All of the commentary found here can be purchased, consolidated in hardcopy format as individual softcover books, one for each book of the torah, or. Biblical studies from the book of hebrews bible study guide. Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have. Hebrews is one of the three new testament commentaries on a single old testament verse.
The new testament part of this old work was first published in 18321851. The god of peace is the same as the god of all blessedness, who has at his disposal all temporal and eternal good. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Chapter 5 started with warnings to the rich, who will soon weep and howl for the miseries that are coming on them, because the lord has heard the cries of the laborers whom the rich have defrauded 5. In four great summaries it outlines all that a believer needs for competing, succeeding and. Ebenezer henderson commentary the book of the prophet jeremiah and that of the lamentations henderson. He clement of alexandria says that the epistle to the hebrews is the work of paul, and that it was written to the hebrews in the hebrew language. Great for your daily bible study or for teaching or preaching. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt.
Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief. It is obvious that there are certain lessons in the epistle to the hebrews that are found nowhere else in the bible. Bible study and commentary jesus, our chief priest a bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews keith simons easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Introduction to hebrews verse by verse bible study kjv. One of the best places to delve into bible study is in small discussion groups.
Jewish commentaries on the bible are biblical commentaries of the hebrew bible the tanakh from a jewish perspective. Translations into aramaic and english, and some universally accepted jewish commentaries with notes on their method of approach and modern translations into. It is a present middle deponent subjunctive, which speaks of continuous action and adds an element of contingency this is the final admonition and warning against shrinking back. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Hebrews, new king james version nkjv the bible app. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. Commentary the book of the prophet isaiah henderson. Queer commentary and the hebrew bible the library of hebrew bibleold testament studies ken stone on. Now may the god of peace who brought again from the dead our lord jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of. Commentaries large print bible bible search bible dictionaries books of the bible verse of the. Albert barnes hebrews commentary notes on the new testament. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking.
Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for god will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. Then god showed off by letting all kinds of miracles happen to show the truth. Aug 21, 2011 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The judaizing of the hebrews was calculated to sow seeds of discord among them, of disobedience to their pastors hebrews. This is a selftest on chapters 9 of the book of hebrews.
He brought his son from the dead in order to give the assurance. What does it mean that jesus learned obedience by the things he suffered hebrews 5. Download a three year torah reading schedule three year torah reading cycle commentary on genesis commentary on exodus commentary on leviticus commentary on numbers commentary on deuteronomy purchase a hardcopy. Hebrews is a name for the israelites and for the descendants of abraham compare genesis 14. Watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Online english translation of the tanakh jewish bible with rashis commentary. The greek and english name originates with the septuagint translation of the 3rd century bce. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is reported by eusebius. The gentile world is commonly described as at enmity with god and his kingdom. I often read and finish 23 books a week, most which deal with living the christian life andor pastoral ministry.