Oecumenius, on Heb 12:24

“And to Jesus the mediator of the new testament, and to the sprinkling of blood which speaketh better than that of Abel.”

“"and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant." Instead of Moses, here is Christ. "The sprinkled blood," however, refers to the precious blood of Christ. "that speaks better than the blood of Abel." For what is the blood of Abel? Did it speak? Certainly. For through it, he says, the dead still speaks (Heb. 11:4), namely in glory and reputation. But concerning the blood of Christ, it is clear that it speaks more through glory, since it is suitable for purifying the whole world. He always, however, makes comparisons from the very smallest things, due to the childishness of those who hear.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.