Hebrews 8:3

For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices,.... See Gill on Heb 5:1.

wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer; or this person; for the word "man"…

For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices - This is a general statement about the functions of the high priest. It was the uniqueness of the office; it constituted its essence,…

Every high priest is ordained - Καθισταται, Is set apart, for this especial work.

Gifts and sacrifices - Δωρα τε και θυσιας· Eucharistic offerings, and sacrifices for sin. By the former, God's…

Here is, I. A summary recital of what had been said before concerning the excellency of Christ's priesthood, showing what we have in Christ, where he now resides, and what sanctuary he is the minister…

is ordained Rather, "is appointed."

gifts and sacrifices See note on Heb 5:1.

that this man It would be better as in the R. V. to avoid introducing the word "man" which is not in the original, and to…