Like as we are (xaf ouoidrnta). Lit. according to like- ness. “Hyuov of us or our is to be understood, or, as some, nutv, according to his likeness to ws.
Without sin (ywpis auaprias). This, of course, implies that he was not led into sin by temptation, and also that no temptation aroused in him sin already present and dormant. It is not meant that temptation arising from sin external to himself was not applied to him.
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16. Come— unto (pocepyopuecba). °P., often in Hebrews, and commonly in the same sense as here—approach to God through the O. T. sacrifices or the sacrifice of Christ. Paul’s word mpocaywyn access expresses the same idea.* See Eph. ii. 18; ili. 12. The phrase come boldly expresses a thought which the Epistle emphasises—that Christianity is the reli- gion of free access to God. Comp. 2 Cor. iii. 12, 13.
Unto the throne of grace (7@ Opdvm ris ydpitos). The phrase N. T.°. Throne of glory, Matt. xix. 28; xxv. 31: of majesty, Heb. viii. 1. In Apoc. throne occurs over forty times, either the throne, or Ais throne, or throne of God. Once throne of the beast, xvi. 10. Throne of grace expresses grace as the gift of divine power.
Mercy— grace (édeos —yapuv). Mercy for past sins ; grace for future work, trial, and resistance to temptation.
To help in time of need (eis evxatpov Bonfeav). Lit. for seasonable help, or help in good time; before it is too late ; while there is still time to seek God’s rest. Others, however, explain, when it is needed ; or, before temptation leads to sin.