Hebrews 8:6

Dutch (BB) 2016 BasisBijbel

Maar Jezus kreeg een veel belangrijker taak [dan de priesters], omdat het verbond dat Hij ging sluiten een veel beter verbond is. Dat verbond is beter, omdat er betere beloften bij horen.

Wat betekent dit?

This verse is saying that Jesus has a better job now because he's the mediator of an even better covenant, which was promised with better promises than before. The writer is highlighting how Jesus' role as our mediator surpasses previous agreements.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you had a lemonade stand, and then you got to run a big lemonade company. That’s kind of what this verse means for Jesus—he went from a simple job to something much bigger and better with more promises that make people happier.

Historische achtergrond

The Book of Hebrews was written by an unknown author to Jewish Christians, likely in the late first century AD. The audience consisted of believers who were tempted to return to Judaism because they found it familiar and secure compared to Christianity's newer covenant.

Toepassing voor vandaag

Think about a time when you moved from one school to another that had better facilities and teachers. Like Jesus getting a 'better ministry', sometimes our life changes can lead us to something even more beneficial than what we left behind.

Onderwerpen

• covenant
• mediation
• promise
• salvation
• better covenant
• faith

Gerelateerde verzen

• Jeremiah 31:31-34
• Exodus 24:7-8
• Psalm 89:34
• 2 Corinthians 3:6
• Galatians 3:15

Aanbevolen literatuur

Commentaar Commentaren op Hebrews → Deze Bijbel Studiebijbel BB →

Veelgestelde vragen

What is meant by 'better ministry' in Hebrews 8:6?

'Better ministry' refers to the superior role Jesus has as our mediator, offering a more effective and complete way of salvation than any previous covenant.

How are the 'better promises' described in this verse?

The 'better promises' refer to God’s commitment to forgive sins and write his laws on people's hearts, which is a deeper and more personal promise compared to the old covenant.

Why was this written to Jewish Christians?

It was aimed at encouraging Jewish Christians who were tempted to return to Judaism by highlighting how Jesus’ new covenant surpasses the old one in every way.

How does Hebrews 8:6 relate to Jeremiah 31?

Hebrews 8:6 builds on Jeremiah's prophecy about a new covenant, emphasizing that this new agreement brings better promises and a more effective mediator, Jesus Christ.