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Hebrews 5:5,6
So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee…

Hebrews 6:20
Whither the forerunner is for us entered,even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

as high priest
The high priest in Jewish tradition was the mediator between God and the people, offering sacrifices for sins. Jesus' role as high priest signifies His unique position as the ultimate mediator, offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice (Hebrews 9:11-14). This role fulfills the Old Testament sacrificial system, pointing to Jesus as the fulfillment of the law and the prophets (Matthew 5:17).

in the order of Melchizedek
Melchizedek, a mysterious figure fromGenesis 14:18-20, was both a king and priest, predating the Levitical priesthood. His order is eternal and not based on lineage, unlike the Aaronic priesthood. This connection highlights Jesus' eternal priesthood, superior to the Levitical system, and His role as both king and priest.Psalm 110:4 prophesies about a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek, which the author of Hebrews applies to Jesus, emphasizing His eternal and unchangeable priesthood (Hebrews 7:17).

Hebrews 5:9 sets the stage: “And having been perfected, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him”. The opening words of verse 10, “and was,” link Christ’s completed obedience directly to His appointment.

• The flow is purposeful—perfection leads to position (Hebrews 2:10;Philippians 2:8-9).

• His sinless life and sacrificial death are the grounds for what follows (Hebrews 4:15;1 Peter 2:22-24).

Christ did not seize the role; the Father conferred it.

• Divine initiative echoesPsalm 2:7 and the voice from heaven at His baptism (Matthew 3:17).

• Old-covenant priests were chosen, not self-appointed (Exodus 28:1;Hebrews 5:1-4).

• Jesus, “faithful to Him who appointed Him” (Hebrews 3:2), fulfills that pattern perfectly.

The appointment underscores God’s sovereign plan, assuring us that our Mediator stands in His office by the highest authority.

A high priest represents the people before God, offers sacrifice, and secures atonement (Leviticus 16). Jesus embodies that office forever.

• He sympathizes with our weaknesses (Hebrews 4:14-16).

• He offers one all-sufficient sacrifice—Himself (Hebrews 9:11-14; 10:12).

• He intercedes continually (Romans 8:34).

Because of this, believers approach the throne of grace with confidence, knowing the One who pleads their case has already paid their debt.

Unlike Aaron’s line, Melchizedek’s order is unique, royal, and eternal (Genesis 14:18-20;Psalm 110:4). Key contrasts:

• No recorded genealogy—symbolizing an unending priesthood (Hebrews 7:3).

• Simultaneously king of Salem and priest of God Most High—foreshadowing Christ’s king-priest role (Hebrews 7:1-2).

• Superior to Levi—Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek, indicating a higher order (Hebrews 7:4-10).

By invoking Melchizedek, Hebrews emphasizes that Jesus’ priesthood is:

‐ Eternal, not limited by death (Hebrews 7:16-17, 23-25).

‐ Independent of tribal lineage (Hebrews 7:13-14).

‐ Capable of bringing perfection, something the Levitical system could never achieve (Hebrews 7:11, 18-19).

Hebrews 5:10 declares that the perfected, obedient Son “was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.” Every phrase points to God’s sovereign appointment of Jesus as the eternal, all-sufficient Mediator whose unique priesthood guarantees our salvation, access, and hope.

At this point the course of the argument is interrupted by a long digression (Hebrews 5:11 toHebrews 6:20), to which the writer is led by reflection on the inability of his readers to receive the teaching which befits their Christian standing. If, however, we remember the practical aim that is predominant in the Epistle, we can hardly call this a digression, so powerfully is every portion of it made subservient to one great purpose.

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