Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
Is appointed (kaqistatai). As in Hebrews 5:1.
To offer (eiv to prosferein). Articular infinitive accusative case with eiv as is common while ina prosferh (ina with present active subjunctive) for purpose in Hebrews 5:1, with dwra te kai qusiav as there.
It is necessary (anagkaion). A moral and logical necessity (from anagkh necessity) as seen in Acts 13:46; Philippians 1:24.
This high priest also (kai touton). "This one also," no word for high priest, accusative of general reference with the infinitive exein (have).
Somewhat to offer (ti w prosenegkh). Second aorist active subjunctive of prosferw (verse Hebrews 8:3). Vulgate aliquid quod offerat. The use of the subjunctive in this relative clause is probably volitive as in Acts 21:16; Hebrews 12:28 (possibly here merely futuristic), but note o prosferei (present indicative) in Hebrews 9:7. See Robertson, Grammar, p. 955.
Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing Hebrews 8:3:
John 16:2
Hebrews 2:17
Hebrews 4:14
Hebrews 5:1
Hebrews 8:1
Hebrews 8:1
Hebrews 8:3
Hebrews 8:4
Hebrews 9:9
Hebrews 9:14
Hebrews 10:19
Hebrews 12:28
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