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Heb.10.1
10:1 The old system under the law of Moses (literally The law), like the Tabernacle itself (8:5), was only a shadow, a dim preview of a greater reality—namely, the good things that Christ inaugurated in the new covenant. Under the old covenant, sacrifices had to be repeated again and again because they were not able to cleanse worshipers permanently or in su...
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10:1 The old system under the law of Moses (literally The law), like the Tabernacle itself (8:5), was only a shadow, a dim preview of a greater reality—namely, the good things that Christ inaugurated in the new covenant. Under the old covenant, sacrifices had to be repeated again and again because they were not able to cleanse worshipers permanently or in such a way that they could come into the presence of God perpetually.
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Heb.10.11
10:11 the priest stands: See Deut 18:5. • day after day: E.g., 2 Chr 13:11.
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Heb.10.11-14
10:11-14 Christ’s superior offering was decisive, in contrast with the sacrifices made by the priests of the old covenant.
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Heb.10.12-13
10:12-13 Christ’s sacrifice contrasts with that of the earthly high priests in that he offered himself to God as a . . . sacrifice, rather than offering animal sacrifices. • After the sacrifice was accomplished, he sat down in the place of honor (see Ps 110:1). Instead of standing daily like the priests of the old covenant (Heb 10:11), he waits until his ene...
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10:12-13 Christ’s sacrifice contrasts with that of the earthly high priests in that he offered himself to God as a . . . sacrifice, rather than offering animal sacrifices. • After the sacrifice was accomplished, he sat down in the place of honor (see Ps 110:1). Instead of standing daily like the priests of the old covenant (Heb 10:11), he waits until his enemies are humbled and made a footstool under his feet (Ps 110:1).
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