Hebrews 8

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 8 of 13

1 Now the main point over the things being said: We have such a High Priest, who sat down on the right of the throne of the Majesty in Heaven, Psa. 110:1

2 Minister of the Holy of Holies, and of the true tabernacle which the Lord pitched, and not man.

3 For every high priest is set in place to offer both gifts and sacrifices; from which it is necessary for this One also to have something which He may offer.

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Chapter Summary

By the eternal priesthood of Christ the Levitical priesthood of Aaron is abolished.

Key Greek Words

ἀρχιερέα chief (high) priest, chief of, the priests G749
εἰς against, among, as G1519
γῆς country, earth(-ly), ground G1093
δὲ also, and, but G1161
εἰ forasmuch as, if, that G1487

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Minister of the True Tabernacle

The chief point: we have a High Priest who sat down at the right of the throne in heaven, a minister of the true tabernacle which the Lord pitched. Ea…

Mediator of a Better Covenant

Christ obtained a more excellent ministry as Mediator of a better covenant enacted on better promises. The first covenant was not faultless, so God de…

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Minister of the True Tabernacle

The chief point: we have a High Priest who sat down at the right of the throne in heaven, a minister of the true tabernacle which the Lord pitched. Earthly priests serve the pattern and shadow of heavenly things.

Hebrews 8:1-5
Mediator of a Better Covenant

Christ obtained a more excellent ministry as Mediator of a better covenant enacted on better promises. The first covenant was not faultless, so God declared a new covenant with Israel and Judah with laws on hearts and minds, universal knowledge of God, and sins remembered no more.

Hebrews 8:6-13

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