10:5-7
The quote here comes from Psalm 40. The verses in the psalm prior to the ones actually quoted here are significant as well in the context. It speaks of the psalmist waiting patiently for the Lord, and being lifted out of the slimy pit, having a new song in his heart. The verse quoted speak specifically of God not desiring sacrifices and offerings, before going on to speak of one offering Himself to do the will of God, and the Law being within His heart. The writer of Hebrews is quoting from the Septuagint version.
10:8-10
The writer then expounds the verses he has just quoted. God said He did not desire burnt offerings and sin offerings. Now, of course, God commanded that these things be offered in the Law. What the writer means is that God never intended them to be the actual solution to sin, rather they pointed the way forwards to the real solution. The writer is viewing the words from Psalm 40 as being in the mouth of the Messiah. God was not looking for the animal sacrifices to take away sin, but for His servant the Messiah. He was the One who was prophesied, and He has come to do God’s will. The focus is on Jesus, it is all about Jesus, He is the One we are to focus on. It is through His sacrifice that we have been made holy. Note the emphasis on being made holy. The people were looking for a way to be acceptable to God. Jesus is the only way sinful people can be made holy. And His sacrifice was offered once for all. It is finished!
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