Hebrews 5

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 5 of 13

¹ For every high priest being taken from men is appointed on behalf of men in the things as regards to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;

² being able to feel gently for the ones not knowing and being led astray, since he also is circled about with weakness.

³ And because of this he ought to offer for sins as concerning the people, so also concerning himself.

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Chapter Summary

Authority and honor of our Savior’s priesthood.

Key Greek Words

τε also, and, both, even, then,, whether G5037

ἀρχιερεὺς chief (high) priest, chief of, the priests G749

ἐπεὶ because, else, for that (then G1893

οὐχ long, nay, neither G3756

λαμβανόμενος accept, be amazed, assay G2983

People & Context

High Priest Called by God

Every high priest is taken from men and appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. Christ did not glorify Himself but was called by God, declar…

Christ Learned Obedience Through Suffering

In the days of His flesh, Christ offered petitions and entreaties with strong crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death. Though a Son, H…

Reproof for Immaturity

The recipients should be teachers by now but need basic instruction again. They need milk, not solid food. Solid food is for mature ones whose faculti…

Timeline

High Priest Called by God

Every high priest is taken from men and appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. Christ did not glorify Himself but was called by God, declared a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 5:1-6

Christ Learned Obedience Through Suffering

In the days of His flesh, Christ offered petitions and entreaties with strong crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death. Though a Son, He learned obedience from suffering and became the Author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.

Hebrews 5:7-10

Reproof for Immaturity

The recipients should be teachers by now but need basic instruction again. They need milk, not solid food. Solid food is for mature ones whose faculties have been exercised through habit to judge both good and bad.

Hebrews 5:11-14

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