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Hebrews 5

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1For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2The high priest can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, because he himself is also surrounded with weakness. 3Because of this, he must offer sacrifices for sins for the people, as well as for himself. 4Nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by God, just like Aaron was. 5So also Christ didn’t glorify himself to be made a high priest, but it was he who said to him, “You are my Son. Today I have become your father.” 6As he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.” 7He, in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and petitions with strong crying and tears to him who was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear, 8though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered. 9Having been made perfect, he became to all of those who obey him the author of eternal salvation, 10named by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek. 11About him we have many words to say, and hard to interpret, seeing you have become dull of hearing. 12For although by this time you should be teachers, you again need to have someone teach you the rudiments of the first principles of the revelations of God. You have come to need milk, and not solid food. 13For everyone who lives on milk is not experienced in the word of righteousness, for he is a baby. 14But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

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Overview

Hebrews Chapter 5 delves into the role of Jesus Christ as our High Priest, drawing parallels between His priesthood and that of the Levitical priests. The chapter begins by explaining that every high priest is chosen from among men and appointed to represent them in matters related to God, offering gifts and sacrifices for sins (#Hebrews 5:1). This establishes the importance of a mediator who understands human weaknesses, as the high priest must also deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray (#Hebrews 5:2). The author emphasizes that no one takes this honor upon themselves, but they are called by God, just as Aaron was (#Hebrews 5:4). This sets the stage for understanding Jesus' unique calling and His divine appointment as High Priest, which is not based on lineage but on His eternal nature and the order of Melchizedek (#Hebrews 5:6).

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  1. Exodus 28:1v1Exodus 28:1 describes the appointment of Aaron and his sons as priests, which is echoed in Hebrews 5:1-4, where the role of the high priest is discussed, emphasizing the divine calling and the role of the priesthood.
  2. Leviticus 9:7v1Leviticus 9:7 instructs Aaron to make atonement for himself and the people, which is echoed in Hebrews 5:1-3, where the high priest is described as offering sacrifices for his own sins and those of the people.
  3. Numbers 17:5v4Numbers 17:5 emphasizes that God chooses who will serve as priest. Hebrews 5:4 echoes this by stating that no one takes the honor of priesthood upon themselves, but only those called by God, as Aaron was.
  4. Numbers 18:1v1Numbers 18:1 establishes the responsibility of Aaron and his sons for the sanctuary, which is echoed in Hebrews 5:1-4, where the high priest is described as being appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God.
  5. Isaiah 28:10v12Isaiah 28:10 describes the repetitive teaching method ('precept upon precept'), which Hebrews 5:12-14 contrasts with the need for mature understanding in the faith.
  6. Matthew 26:39v7Matthew 26:39 shows Jesus praying in Gethsemane, which is echoed in Hebrews 5:7, highlighting His reverent submission and suffering.
  7. Luke 22:44v7Luke 22:44 describes Jesus' agony in Gethsemane, which is echoed in Hebrews 5:7, highlighting His fervent prayers and submission to God's will.
  8. Philippians 2:8v8Philippians 2:8 highlights Christ's obedience unto death. Hebrews 5:8 also speaks of Christ learning obedience through suffering, reinforcing His submission to the Father's will.

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