Those who hunger for the truth of his inspired word will be helped and encouraged by the insights this commentary offers in understanding. If we do not go ahead in our understanding of jesus, and in our understanding of the word of god then we will go backwards. Read hebrews 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In other words, if we would take the epistle to the hebrews out of the bible, what would this do to our understanding of the truth of god or of the gospel. The believers are seen as men on earth having free entrance to god and a heavenly calling by the work of christ. When we come to hebrews 3, a great deal of old testament history and.
But with whom was he grieved or, displeased, as macknight renders forty years. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. Ill begin teaching the book of hebrews in my sunday school class on 11062016. Hebrews 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. He was not only above all things in condition, but before all things in existence. Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief.
Hebrews 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Book of hebrews overview insight for living ministries. He was pro panton eibefore all things, and by him all things consist, col. Hebrews 3 is part of our chapter by chapter inductive bible study guide. The hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief.
Hebrews 3 esv jesus greater than moses bible gateway. Hebrews 3 new international version niv jesus greater than moses. For example, the term rest occurs 10 times in chapters 3 and 4 and nowhere else in the book. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. David guzik commentary on hebrews 3, where the author emphasizes jesus. Hebrews 3 bible study lesson with discussion questions.
Second, though verse 3 suggests that the writer of hebrews did not personally hear the good news from the. Study the bible online using commentary on hebrews 3 and more. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading hebrews reformed expository commentary. Hebrews 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The text does not mention the name of its author, but was traditionally attributed to paul the apostle. Includes many helpful resources for leading a small group bible study. Significantly, the book makes no reference to the destruction of the temple at jerusalem in ad 70, and the author wrote as if the sacrificial system were still in existence hebrews 10. It seems strange so few commentaries written from a torahperspective have been forthcoming from the pool of messianic teachers in our time.
Pinkss commentary boxs commentaries on selected books constables expository. Hebrews 3 niv jesus greater than moses therefore, bible. Hebrews 3 wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high priest of our profession, christ jesus. Thankfully, this word appears two more times in hebrews, shedding light on its meaning for this author.
It is obvious that there are certain lessons in the epistle. On this earth because of our old sinful flesh we struggle for this holiness. The superior worth and dignity of christ above moses is shown. The notion of a foundation of belief or a confidence of belief makes sense here. Moses pointed to great things which god would do, but jesus christ actually did those great things hebrews 3. This excerpt features the versebyverse commentary of luke 3. Hebrews 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Moses was a powerful and faithful servant in the household of god, but jesus is the son in the house of god hebrews 3.
Hebrews 3 english standard version esv jesus greater than moses. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients. Israel suffered discipline in the wilderness because the people acted in a faithless, stubborn way.
Verses 12 through 14 brought a very direct application of psalm 95 to the discussion. It might be said that the book of hebrews is largely built around these five warning passages. We saw the first, which was surely the mildest, in 2. Hebrews 3, new international version niv the bible app. Study hebrews 3 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. Second, though verse 3 suggests that the writer of hebrews did not. With its myriad references to hebrew customs and the old testament, the book was likely sent to a jewish christian community, possibly in rome. Of all the commentaries on hebrews that i have looked at and used, i have found the twovolume set by william lane to be the one i turn to first.
James rosscup though this work is generally helpful on historical background, it is often not of great assistance on the original text or problem passages. Hebrews 3 therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. Hebrews overview james burton coffman commentaries on. This is why many scientists believe the epistle was written during the years 60 to 70 ac. The apostle proceeds in this verse, and the three following, with his design of evidencing the excellence of christ above moses, as he had done before in reference to angels, and all other revealers of the will of god to the church. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. From the previous chapter, we are left with the picture of jesus as our heavenly high priest. David guzik commentary on hebrews 3, where the author emphasizes jesus superiority to moses and what that means for the believer.
I have developed study notes from my reading of the book. Book of hebrews bible survey who wrote the book of hebrews. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. As moses especially was the prophet by whom god in times past spake to the fathers, being the mediator of the law, paul deems it necessary now to show that, great as was moses. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is reported by eusebius. So much greater was this announcement than the help which the law held forth that jesus could say to his disciples. Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, a. 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.
One is hardpressed to find a versebyverse commentary on the book of hebrews from a torah perspective. Paul himself was in a constant tug of war between sin and. Now we come to the second and longest which will extend from 3. A free bible commentary on the letter to the hebrews in easy english. See the book for much additional analysis and the new rendition. Hebrews reformed expository commentary kindle edition by phillips, richard d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version, the new revised standard. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of hebrews, and the following are five of the best. If we do not go ahead in our understanding of jesus, and in our understanding of. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Commentary on the book of hebrews matthew henrys bible commentary. This summary of the book of hebrews provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of hebrews.
Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess hebrews 3. Hebrews 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Many who refuse pauls authorship conclude for reason of hebrews 2. These sufferings are to be considered as fatherly chastisements from god, and to be patiently submitted to on account of the. 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 commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness. Hebrews reformed expository commentary kindle edition.
However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is. Chapter 1 speaks of jesus as the son, gods full and final revelation to man, who has. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. Watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. If we do not trust christ, and consequently live for him, confessing when we fail, then we are in danger of losing our faith, and if that happens we will be lost as well. Hundreds of relevant easy to understand teaching points. What does it mean that jesus was a little lower than the angels psalm 8. Hebrews 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Many attempts have been made in history to find or. Holy brethren god has called all believers to be holy. Expositors bible commentary hebrews commentary t c edwards. Hebrews 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it mt.
Hebrews 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Having so many incitements to holiness, patience, and perseverance, we should lay aside every hinderance, and run with patience the race that is set before us, taking our blessed lord for our example, hebrews 12. Hebrews is one of the three new testament commentaries on a single old testament verse. Driving that analogy home, the author of hebrews gives the next warning to christians. As we mentioned earlier, the book of hebrews contains five great warning passages. Hebrews 3 resources multiple sermons and commentaries. Hebrews 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.