new] Which the Apostle opposeth unto the old way, either by the bloud of beasts, wherewith the High Priest entered into the Holy of Holiest once in the yeer; or by the materiall vaile; or unto both. living] That is, everlasting way which shall never faile, John 4:10. & John 6:51. & John 7:38. and which shall bring unto eternall life. way] John 14:6. consecrated] Or, new made. It is not improbable, that herein Saint Paul doth allude unto the custome of those, who in a snow or like case beat or tread out the way for those that are to follow after. It is by vertue of Christs resurrection and ascension that all true beleevers shall enter into heaven. Hence he is called the first-fruits of those who sleep, 1 Corinthians 15:20. vail] The vail was a type of Christs humane nature, wherewith his Divine nature was hid and obscured, and through which he entered into heaven: even as the vail of the Temple did hide the Holy of Holiest, and as the High Priest through it did enter therein. flesh] Humane nature, Psalms 16:9. & Psalms 27:2. John 1:14. called flesh because of the infirmities and weaknesses thereof, Psalms 78:39.