Hebrews 8:13
“In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
In that he saith a new covenant,.... In the above prophecy, Heb 8:8
he hath made the first old; this naturally follows…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old - That is, the use of the word “new” implies that the one…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He hath made the first old - That is: He has considered it as antiquated, and as being no longer of any force.
That…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Hebrews 8:6-13
In this part of the chapter, the apostle illustrates and confirms the superior excellency of the priesthood of Christ…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
he hath made the first old The very expression, "a New Covenant," used in the disparaging connexion in which it stands,…
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