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New International Version
Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

New Living Translation
Every high priest is a man chosen to represent other people in their dealings with God. He presents their gifts to God and offers sacrifices for their sins.

English Standard Version
For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Berean Standard Bible
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Berean Literal Bible
For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed on behalf of men in things relating to God, that he should offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins,

King James Bible
For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in thingspertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

New King James Version
For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in thingspertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

New American Standard Bible
For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of people in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;

NASB 1995
For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;

NASB 1977
For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;

Legacy Standard Bible
For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins,

Amplified Bible
For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed [to act] on behalf of men in things relating to God, so that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Christian Standard Bible
For every high priest taken from among men is appointed in matters pertaining to God for the people, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For every high priest taken from men is appointed in service to God for the people, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

American Standard Version
For 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:

Contemporary English Version
Every high priest is appointed to help others by offering gifts and sacrifices to God because of their sins.

English Revised Version
For 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:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Every chief priest is chosen from humans to represent them in front of God, that is, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sin.

Good News Translation
Every high priest is chosen from his fellow-men and appointed to serve God on their behalf, to offer sacrifices and offerings for sins.

International Standard Version
For every high priest selected from among men is appointed to officiate on their behalf in matters relating to God, that is, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

NET Bible
For every high priest is taken from among the people and appointed to represent them before God, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

New Heart English Bible
For every high priest, being taken from among people, is appointed for people in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Webster's Bible Translation
For every high priest taken from among men, is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Weymouth New Testament
For every High Priest is chosen from among men, and is appointed to act on behalf of men in matters relating to God, in order to offer both gifts and sin-offerings,

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

World English Bible
For 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.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
For every chief priest taken out of men is set in things [pertaining] to God in behalf of men, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins,

Berean Literal Bible
For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed on behalf of men in things relating to God, that he should offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins,

Young's Literal Translation
For every chief priest -- out of men taken -- in behalf of men is set in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins,

Smith's Literal Translation
For every chief priest taken from men is appointed for men for things to God, that he bring both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
For every high priest taken from among men, is ordained for men in the things that appertain to God, that he may offer up gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Catholic Public Domain Version
For every high priest, having been taken from among men, is appointed on behalf of men toward the things which pertain to God, so that he may offer gifts and sacrifices on behalf of sins;

New American Bible
Every high priest is taken from among men and made their representative before God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

New Revised Standard Version
Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
FOR every high priest chosen from among men is ordained on behalf of men about things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For every High Priest of the children of men was appointed for the sake of men over the things that are of God, to present offerings and sacrifices for the sake of sin,

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
For every high priest chosen from among men, is appointed for men, in things pertaining to God, that he may offer gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Godbey New Testament
For every high priest, being received from men, presides over men in the things appertaining to God, in order that he may offer gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Haweis New Testament
FOR, every high-priest taken from among men, is constituted on behalf of men for those services which relate to God, that he should offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Mace New Testament
For every high priest is appointed to officiate for men in religious matters, offering gifts and sacrifices for their sins: being chosen from among the people, that as he himself is surrounded with infirmities,

Weymouth New Testament
For every High Priest is chosen from among men, and is appointed to act on behalf of men in matters relating to God, in order to offer both gifts and sin-offerings,

Worrell New Testament
For every high priest, taken from among men, is appointed in behalf of men in the things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;

Worsley New Testament
For every high-priest taken from among men, is appointed forthe sake of men in things relating to God, that he may offer gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Perfect High Priest
1 Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God,to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.2He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is beset by weakness.…

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Cross References

Leviticus 16:32-34
The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest shall make atonement. He will put on the sacred linen garments / and make atonement for the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, and for the priests and all the people of the assembly. / This is to be a permanent statute for you, to make atonement once a year for the Israelites because of all their sins.” And all this was done as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Exodus 28:1-3
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. / Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.

Numbers 18:1-7
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...

Leviticus 9:7
Then Moses said to Aaron, “Approach the altar and sacrifice your sin offering and your burnt offering to make atonement for yourself and for the people. And sacrifice the people’s offering to make atonement for them, as the LORD has commanded.”

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

Leviticus 4:20
He shall offer this bull just as he did the bull for the sin offering; in this way the priest will make atonement on their behalf, and they will be forgiven.

Leviticus 8:6-9
Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water. / He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. ...

2 Chronicles 26:18
They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.”

Leviticus 16:6
Aaron is to present the bull for his sin offering and make atonement for himself and his household.

Leviticus 21:10
The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments.

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

Leviticus 16:11
When Aaron presents the bull for his sin offering and makes atonement for himself and his household, he is to slaughter the bull for his own sin offering.

Leviticus 16:15-16
Aaron shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and bring its blood behind the veil, and with its blood he must do as he did with the bull’s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it. / So he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting which abides among them in the midst of their impurities.

Romans 5:1-2
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, / through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Hebrews 9:7
But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.

Treasury of Scripture

For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

every.

Hebrews 10:11
And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:

Exodus 28:1
And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office,even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.

Exodus 29:1
And thisis the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest's office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish,

is ordained.

Hebrews 8:3
For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: whereforeit is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.

for men.

Hebrews 2:17
Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like untohis brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in thingspertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

Numbers 16:46-48
And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a censer, and put fire therein from off the altar, and put on incense, and go quickly unto the congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath gone out from the LORD; the plague is begun…

Numbers 18:1-3
And the LORD said unto Aaron, Thou and thy sons and thy father's house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary: and thou and thy sons with thee shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood…

both.

Hebrews 8:3
For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: whereforeit is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.

Hebrews 9:9
Whichwas a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;

Hebrews 10:11
And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:

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Hebrews 5

1.The honor of our Savior's priesthood.
11.Negligence in the knowledge thereof is reproved.

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Every high priest is appointed from among men
The role of the high priest in ancient Israel was established by God through Moses, as seen inExodus 28:1. The high priest was chosen from the tribe of Levi, specifically from the descendants of Aaron. This appointment underscores the humanity of the high priest, emphasizing that he shares in the human condition and is able to empathize with those he represents. The high priest's humanity is crucial because it allows him to act as a mediator between God and the people, understanding their weaknesses and needs.

to represent them in matters relating to God
The high priest served as a mediator, a role that is central to the priestly function. This representation involved interceding on behalf of the people, bringing their concerns, sins, and needs before God. The high priest's role as a representative is a precursor to the ultimate mediation of Jesus Christ, who is described as the "one mediator between God and mankind" in1 Timothy 2:5. This function highlights the necessity of a go-between who can bridge the gap between a holy God and sinful humanity.

to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins
The offering of gifts and sacrifices was a fundamental duty of the high priest, as outlined in Leviticus. These offerings included both voluntary gifts and mandatory sacrifices, such as sin offerings and burnt offerings, which were essential for atonement and maintaining the covenant relationship with God. The sacrificial system pointed forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself once for all, as described inHebrews 10:10. This phrase underscores the temporary and repetitive nature of the Old Testament sacrifices, which were ultimately fulfilled in the perfect and final sacrifice of Christ.

Persons / Places / Events

1.High Priest
In the context of Hebrews, the high priest is a significant figure in Jewish religious life, responsible for mediating between God and the people, particularly through sacrifices.

2.Men
Refers to humanity, indicating that the high priest is chosen from among the people he represents, emphasizing his shared humanity and ability to empathize with their weaknesses.

3.God
The ultimate authority to whom the high priest presents offerings and sacrifices, highlighting the divine-human relationship facilitated by the priest.

4.Gifts and Sacrifices
These are offerings made to God, often for atonement of sins, which were central to the Old Testament sacrificial system.

5.Sins
The moral failings and transgressions of the people, which necessitate the need for a mediator and atonement through sacrifices.

Teaching Points

The Role of the High Priest
The high priest serves as a mediator between God and humanity, a role fulfilled perfectly by Jesus Christ, our eternal high priest.

Humanity of the High Priest
The high priest is chosen from among men, emphasizing the importance of shared experience and empathy in spiritual leadership.

Sacrifices for Sins
The sacrificial system points to the need for atonement, ultimately fulfilled in the sacrifice of Jesus, the Lamb of God.

Representation Before God
Just as the high priest represents the people before God, believers are called to intercede for others and represent Christ to the world.

Understanding Our Need for a Mediator
Recognizing our sinfulness and need for a mediator should lead us to gratitude for Christ's work and motivate us to live lives of holiness.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Hebrews 5:1?

2.How does Hebrews 5:1 describe the role of a high priest?

3.What qualifications are necessary for a high priest according to Hebrews 5:1?

4.How can we apply the high priest's role to our spiritual leadership today?

5.How does Hebrews 5:1 connect to Jesus' role as our High Priest?

6.In what ways can we offer "gifts and sacrifices" in our daily lives?

7.How does Hebrews 5:1 define the role of a high priest in Christianity?

8.Why is the concept of sacrifice important in Hebrews 5:1?

9.What historical context influenced the writing of Hebrews 5:1?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 5?

11.Why does Hebrews 5 present a priestly order that seems to conflict with other biblical texts focusing on the Levitical priesthood as the sole legitimate system?

12.How can the concept of inherited sin be considered just?

13.In Leviticus 9:7–8, how can the idea that priests make atonement for the people be squared with Hebrews 10:4, which says animal sacrifices can’t truly remove sin?

14.In Hebrews 5:6, what archaeological or historical records exist to verify the mysterious priesthood of Melchizedek beyond biblical references?

What Does Hebrews 5:1 Mean

Every high priest

“Every high priest…”.

• Scripture presents a continuing line of high priests—Aaron onward (Exodus 28:1). Their very existence reminds us that God, in His faithfulness, always provides a mediator (Hebrews 4:14;Hebrews 7:23-24).

• The phrase “every” underscores that this office is no human invention; it is God-ordained, and no generation is left without appointed spiritual leadership (Malachi 2:7).

is appointed from among men

“…is appointed from among men…”.

• Appointment, not self-promotion, marks the priesthood.Numbers 16 shows what happens when self-appointed leaders challenge God’s choice.

• The high priest shares the same flesh and blood as those he serves (Hebrews 2:14), enabling empathy with human weakness (Hebrews 4:15).

• Jesus fulfills this truth perfectly: “For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5). His full humanity is essential to His priestly ministry.

to represent them in matters relating to God

“…to represent them in matters relating to God…”.

• The priest bears the people’s names before the Lord, much like Aaron’s breastpiece carried Israel’s tribes (Exodus 28:29).

• This representation is personal and ongoing: “Christ has entered into heaven itself, now to appear for us in God’s presence” (Hebrews 9:24).

• Our access to the Father rests entirely on this representation: “No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6).

to offer gifts and sacrifices

“…to offer gifts and sacrifices…”.

• “Gifts” point to thanksgiving and devotion (Leviticus 2), while “sacrifices” emphasize substitutionary atonement (Leviticus 1, 4).

•Hebrews 8:3 reminds us that every high priest “is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices,” linking earthly patterns to the heavenly reality.

• Christ loved us “and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:2), satisfying both aspects perfectly.

for sins

“…for sins.”.

• Sin separates humanity from God (Isaiah 59:2); the priestly system confronts that breach.Leviticus 17:11 declares, “The life of the flesh is in the blood… it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.”

•Hebrews 9:11-12 shows the fulfillment: Christ entered the Most Holy Place “by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.”

• Because “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf” (2 Corinthians 5:21), our guilt is fully addressed, and fellowship with God is restored (1 John 2:2).

summary

Hebrews 5:1 sketches the entire priestly mission: a God-appointed, fully human representative offers divinely prescribed gifts and sacrifices to bridge the gap created by sin. Earthly high priests prefigure the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, whose once-for-all offering secures eternal access to God for all who believe.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(1)Taken.--Rather,being taken, since he is taken,from among men.

Gifts and sacrifices.--The former is in itself perfectly general; but when thus contrasted with "sacrifices" it denotes the "unbloody offerings" of the Law. On the Day of Atonement (which, as we shall see, is almost always in the writer's thoughts as he refers to the functions of the high priest) the "offerings" would consist of the incense and of the "meat-offerings" connected with the burnt-sacrifices for the day. On that day all offerings, as well as all sacrifices, had relation to "sins."

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

Every
Πᾶς(Pas)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956:All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

high priest
ἀρχιερεὺς(archiereus)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 749:High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.

is appointed
καθίσταται(kathistatai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2525:From kata and histemi; to place down, i.e. to designate, constitute, convoy.

from among
ἐξ(ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

men
ἀνθρώπων(anthrōpōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 444:A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

to represent
ὑπὲρ(hyper)
Preposition
Strong's 5228:Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

[them]
ἀνθρώπων(anthrōpōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 444:A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

in matters
τὰ(ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

relating to
πρὸς(pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

God,
Θεόν(Theon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

to
ἵνα(hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

offer
προσφέρῃ(prospherē)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4374:From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat.

gifts
δῶρά(dōra)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1435:A gift, present. A present; specially, a sacrifice.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

sacrifices
θυσίας(thysias)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2378:Abstr. and concr: sacrifice; a sacrifice, offering. From thuo; sacrifice.

for
ὑπὲρ(hyper)
Preposition
Strong's 5228:Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

sins.
ἁμαρτιῶν(hamartiōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 266:From hamartano; a sin.

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NT Letters: Hebrews 5:1 For every high priest being taken (Heb. He. Hb)