Hebrews 8:6

“But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, etc..] Christ has a ministry, he is the minister of the sanctuary, (<580802>Hebrews 8:2) he has “obtained” this ministry of his Father; he was called unto it and engaged in it by him; and he has “now” obtained it; for though he was called to it from eternity, it was in time he came an high priest of good things, to come; and his ministry is a more excellent one than that of the priests, who offered gifts according to the law and served to the example and shadow of heavenly things; as abundantly appears from the preceding chapter, and from this, as well, as from what follows: by how much also he is the Mediator of a better covenant; the…”

“now--not time; but "as it is." more excellent ministry--than any earthly ministry. by how much--in proportion as. mediator--coming between us and God, to carry into effect God's covenant with us. "The messenger (angel) of the covenant." which--Greek, "one which" [ALFORD]: inasmuch as being one which. established--Greek, "enacted as a law." So Rom 3:27, "law of faith"; and Rom 8:2; Rom 9:31, apply "law" to the Gospel covenant. It is implied hereby, the Gospel is founded on the law, in the spirit and essence of the latter. upon--resting upon. better promises--enumerated Heb 8:10-11. The Old Testament promises were mainly of earthly, the New Testament promises, of heavenly blessings: the exact…”

“But now hath he obtained - That is, Christ. A more excellent ministry - A service of a higher order, or of a more exalted nature. It was the real and substantial service of which the other was but the emblem; it pertained to things in heaven, while that was concerned with the earthly tabernacle; it was enduring, while that was to vanish away; see the notes on 2 Corinthians 3:6-9. By how much - By as much as the new covenant is more important than the old, by so much does his ministry exceed in dignity that under the ancient dispensation. He is the mediator - see the notes on Galatians 3:19-20, where the word “mediator” is explained. It means here that Christ officiates between God and man…”

“And now he hath obtained a more excellent ministry - His priesthood as much excels theirs, as the promises of the gospel (whereof he is a surety) excels those of the law. These better promises are specified, Heb 8:10-11: those in the law were mostly temporal promises. Hebrews 8:7”

“8:6 the one who mediates: A mediator works with two parties to bring them to agreement. Christ’s work of sacrifice established the covenant relationship between people and God. • a far better covenant with God: See “The New Covenant” Theme Note. This covenant is better because it is based on better promises (see 8:7-13).”

“obtained: Heb 8:7-13; Co2 3:6-11 the mediator: Heb 7:22, Heb 12:24; Gal 3:19, Gal 3:20 covenant: or, testament, Heb 7:22, Heb 9:15-20 was established: Νενομοθηται \[Strong's G3549\], "was ordained (or established) by law." upon: Heb 8:10-12; Rom 9:4; Gal 3:16-21; Tit 1:2; Pe2 1:4 Hebrews 8:7”