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Hebrews 10:21

Hebrews 10:21
And having an high priest over the house of God;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering,.... Either in the grace or doctrine of faith, or in the profession of both; See Gill on Heb 4:14.

For he is faithful that promised;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And having an High Priest over the house of God - Over the spiritual house of God; that is, the church; compare the notes on Heb 3:1-6. Under the Jewish dispensation there was a great high priest, and…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

A high priest over the house of God - The house or family of God is the Christian Church, or all true believers in the Lord Jesus. Over this Church, house, or family, Christ is the High Priest - in…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Hebrews 10:19-39

I. Here the apostle sets forth the dignities of the gospel state. It is fit that believers should know the honours and privileges that Christ has procured for them, that, while they take the comfort,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

a high priest Lit. "a great Priest" (as in Lev 21:10), here meaning a Kingly Priest (Zec 6:11-13).

over the house of God See Heb 3:6; 1Ti 3:15.