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

ἀρχιερεύς high priest G749
ἱερεύς priest G2409
τάξις order G5010
ὑπακοή obedience G5218
σωτηρία salvation G4991
γάλα milk G1051

People & Context

Christ

Glorified by God as High Priest after the order of Melchizedek, who learned obedience through suffering and became Author of eternal salvation

God

Calls and appoints the high priest; declared, 'You are My Son; today I have begotten You'

Melchizedek

The priestly order after which Christ is named priest unto the age

Aaron

The pattern for priestly calling — no one takes the honor to himself but is called by God, as Aaron was

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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