§. 32. Of Observations out of Heb. 5. 5, 6.
I. CHrist took no unlawfull liberty to himself. As no other man took to himself to be an Highpriest, so also Christ did not. See §. 23.
II. Christ usurped not the Highpiesthood. Therein he glorified not himself. See §. 24.
III. Christ was an Highpriest. This is here taken for grant. See §. 24.
IV. An Highpriest was instituted. This is the meaning of this word, Made. See §. 24.
V. Christ was ordained an Highpriest. The Conjunction BUT, intends as much.
VI. God gave his begotten Sonne to be our Priest. This is the intendment of this testimony. See §. 27.
VII. The Sonne of God was glorified by his Priesthood. The inference of this testi∣mony upon glorifying one by a Priesthood proves as much. This will more evi∣dently appear, if the Verb understood be expressed; which is this, glorified him. See §. 26.
Other Observations arising out of the letter of this testimony have been noted, Chap. 1. v. 5. §. 65.
VIII. Many testimonies may be produced for proof the same point. These words, As* 1.1 〈◊〉〈◊〉 〈◊〉〈◊〉 another place give proof hereof.
IX. God spake in the Scripture. This word, He saith, hath reference to God.
X. Christ is a Priest. This is taken for grant in this testimony also.
XI. God gave assurance to Christ that he was a Priest. For God expresly saith to him, Thou art a Priest.
Of the four last Observations, See §. 28.
XII. Christ Priesthood is everlasting. It is for ever. See §. 29.
XIII. Christs Priesthood is after the most excellent order. So was the order of Melchisedec. See §. 30.