Parallel Verses New International Version Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, King James Bible Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; Darby Bible Translation Now a summary of the things of which we are speaking [is], We have such a one high priest who has sat down on [the] right hand of the throne of the greatness in the heavens; World English Bible Now in the things which we are saying, the main point is this. We have such a high priest, who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, Young's Literal Translation And the sum concerning the things spoken of is: we have such a chief priest, who did sit down at the right hand of the throne of the greatness in the heavens, Hebrews 8:1 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleOf the things which we have spoken this is the sum - The word κεφαλαιον, which we translate sum, signifies the chief, the principal, or head; or, as St. Chrysostom explains it, κεφαλαιον αει το μεγιστον λεγεται, "that which is greatest is always called kephalaion," i.e. the head, or chief. Who is set on the right hand of the throne - This is what the apostle states to be the chief or most important point of all that he had yet discussed. His sitting down at the right hand of the throne of God, proves, 1. That he is higher than all the high priests that ever existed. 2. That the sacrifice which he offered for the sins of the world was sufficient and effectual, and as such accepted by God. 3. That he has all power in the heavens and in the earth, and is able to save and defend to the uttermost all that come to God through him. 4. That he did not, like the Jewish high priest, depart out of the holy of holies, after having offered the atonement; but abides there at the throne of God, as a continual priest, in the permanent act of offering his crucified body unto God, in behalf of all the succeeding generations of mankind. It is no wonder the apostle should call this sitting down at the right hand of the throne of the Divine Majesty, the chief or head of all that he had before spoken. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge sum. Or, chief, principal point, in both which senses [kephalaion] is used by profane writers. We have. See on ch. who. See on ch. the Majesty. Job 37:22 Fair weather comes out of the north: with God is terrible majesty. Psalm 21:5 His glory is great in your salvation: honor and majesty have you laid on him. Psalm 45:3,4 Gird your sword on your thigh, O most mighty, with your glory and your majesty... Library Christ Our Mediator. --Continued. "But now hath he [Christ] obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also He is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises" (Heb. viii. 6). Having considered Christ's preparatory work, His earthly mission, we wish now to consider His office and work as mediator between God and men. Christ sought no additional honor because of His message to men and suffering on their account. On the contrary, He prayed: "And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self, … Frank G. Allen—Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel God in the Covenant Sanctification. The Ascension Cross References Psalm 110:1 Of David. A psalm. The LORD says to my lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." Mark 16:19 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. Hebrews 2:17 For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. Hebrews 4:14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. Jump to Previous Chief Connexion Glory God's Greatness Hand Heaven Heavens High Main Majesty Point Priest Right Sat Seat Seated Sit Speaking Sum Summary ThroneJump to Next Chief Connexion Glory God's Greatness Hand Heaven Heavens High Main Majesty Point Priest Right Sat Seat Seated Sit Speaking Sum Summary ThroneLinks Hebrews 8:1 NIVHebrews 8:1 NLT Hebrews 8:1 ESV Hebrews 8:1 NASB Hebrews 8:1 KJV Hebrews 8:1 Bible Apps Hebrews 8:1 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 8:1 Chinese Bible Hebrews 8:1 French Bible Hebrews 8:1 German Bible Hebrews 8:1 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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