The Greek word “therefore” (Toigarou/n) that we find in 12.1 connects us with 11.39,40:
“And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not [...]

In this chapter we find an impressive list of holy men and women who “by faith” hoped in something “better”. In each example something can [...]

My translation: For the Torah, containing a shadow of the about-to-come-good things, not itself the image of the realities, is not able to perfect by [...]

We now move into the tabernacle imagery, and it is here, that I am convinced, that the points made thus far are all to be [...]

To review, chapter 1 set forth the exalted Christ, his current exaltation at the “right hand of God.” This was set “in the last days” [...]

For this Melchisedek (M), king of Salem, priest of God Most High, the one who met Abraham (while returning from the slaughter of the kings), [...]

It is first important to know that the divisions of this letter are a little off. 5.11-6.12 forms a single unit and so we will [...]

For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to ofer gifts and sacrifices [...]

Craddok writes,
It is significant that the writer of Hebrews did not return immediately to the historical books (Exod 17:1-1 7; Num 14:20-23, 28-35; 20:2-13) to [...]