Hebrews 5, Chuck Smith Bible Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is written by one of the most influential men of the modern Christianity movement. For every high priest taken from among men The nature of the high priesthood of Christ; his pre-eminence, qualifications, and order, 1-10. Therefore, it would refer to Jesus' Melchizedekian priesthood. Chapter 5. The end of chapter 5 and the early verses of chapter 6 form an interesting approach by the writer of Hebrews. Hebrews 5:11-6:20 is a theological parenthesis. And here, I. Third, ⦠NRSV, TEV, NJB, NIV). Verses 1-10 The High Priest must be a man, a partaker of our nature. Verses 1-10: Three qualifications for the Levitical priest are presented (in verses 1-4). In this case, it is the idea of Jesus as a High Priest, using the example of Melchizedek. 1 Every leader of God's priests comes from among the people. Notes on Chapter 5. The High Priest must be a man, a partaker of our nature... View the entire commentary. As a result, he understands other people who make mistakes. For God would not suffer sinful man to come to him alone. Second, he must have âcompassionâ on those who inadvertently sin out of ignorance. See Contextual Insights to chapter 6. Here is a Bible study, commentary, and summary of Hebrews chapter five. He explains the nature of the priestly office in general, Hebrews 5:1-3. I think the neuter fits better (cf. 2 That priest himself may often do wrong things, because he is weak and human. Chapter 5. Hebrews 5:1-2 âFor every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to ⦠That special priest's work is to serve God on behalf of God's people. 1. This shows that man had sinned. First, he must minister in behalf of other men by offering âsacrifices for sinsâ. 5:11 "him" This pronoun can be either masculine or neuter. The proper and regular call there must be to this office, Hebrews 5:4-6. Commentaries for Hebrews Chapter 5 The excellence of Christ's priesthood above the Levitical priesthood is shown. Verse 1. Jesus, A Priest Forever. Hebrews 5. Hebrews 5 - NIV: 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. [A new version of this page can be found here] . The office and duty of a high priest abundantly answered in Christ. In this chapter the apostle continues his discourse upon the priesthood of Christ, a sweet subject, which he would not too soon dismiss. He offers gifts and sacrifices to God, so that God will forgive the people's sins. The Christian Hebrews reproved for their little progress in the knowledge of the gospel. Chapter and verse divisions are not inspired and were added much later. On one hand, he points out that these Christians are immature and need to learn more about the subject. Hebrews Chapter 5. A. II. This is applied to Christ. III. 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