Hebrews 8:6 Meaning and Explanation
“But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.”
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What Does Hebrews 8:6 Mean?
Here the writer draws the comparison to its height. As far as the heavenly sanctuary surpasses the earthly, so far does Christ's ministry surpass the old. He is the mediator of a better covenant, one resting on better promises.
A mediator stands between God and people to bring them together. Christ does this not at a distance but by His own life given and risen. The promises of this covenant reach deeper than outward observance to the very heart, as the following verses will show. For the reader, this means the bond with God is held secure by the worthiness of Christ Himself, the surest ground there is.
Hebrews 8:6 in the Original Language
mesites (μεσίτης), 'mediator' -- one who stands between two parties to bring them into agreement.
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What does Hebrews 8:6 mean?
Christ has obtained a more excellent ministry because He mediates a better covenant, founded on better promises.