Hebrews 8:4
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law:”
οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
νόμος
law
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νόμος
Law, rule, principle. Nomos. The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free. The highest law is not written on stone. It is written by the Spirit on the heart.
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ἱερεύς
a priest
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ἱερεύς
Priest. Hiereus. You are a royal priesthood. Every believer has direct access to God. The priesthood of all believers means no human mediator is needed. Jesus is enough.
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γῆ
earth,
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γῆ
Earth, land, soil, ground. Ge. The earth is the LORD's and everything in it. Creation belongs to its Creator. We are stewards not owners of what God has made.
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δῶρον
gifts,
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δῶρον
Gift, present, offering. Doron. The gift of God is eternal life. You cannot earn it, buy it or deserve it. It is a pure gift. Receive it with open hands.
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μέν
certainly
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μέν
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
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προσφέρω
offering
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προσφέρω
to bear towards, i.e. lead to, tender (especially to God), treat
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οὐδέ
not even
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οὐδέ
not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
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εἰμί
He was being
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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εἰ
If
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εἰ
if, whether, that, etc.
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