Hebrews 8:4

For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 8:4

BSB

Now if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there are already priests who offer gifts according to the law.

AKJV

For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law:

CPDV

And so, if he were upon the earth, he would not be a priest, since there would be others to offer gifts according to the law,

ERV

Now if he were on earth, he would not be a priest at all, seeing there are those who offer the gifts according to the law;

NHEB

Now if he were on earth, he would not be a priest at all, seeing there are priests who offer the gifts according to the Law;

SMT

For if truly he were upon earth, he would not be a priest, there being priests bringing in gifts according to the law;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 8:4

ForG1063Conjunction ifG3303 heG1487Conjunction wereG2258Verb onG1909Preposition earthG1093Noun FeminineheshouldG302 notG3761Conjunction beG2258VerbapriestG2409Noun MasculineseeingthatthereareG5607Verb priestsG2409Noun MasculinethatofferG4374Verb giftsG1435Noun Neuter accordingG2596PrepositiontothelawG3551Noun Masculine

Commentary for Hebrews 8:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hebrews 8:4

Summary

Earthly priesthood incompatible with heavenly exaltation

Event

Explaining jurisdictional difference

Estimated Time Period

c. 60 AD