Hebrews 5

Jesus Our High Priest

1 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: Sacrifice: Hebrews 8:3, 9:9, 11:4. Sin: Hebrews 2:17, 7:27, 10:11, Leviticus 8:2, 9:7 +3

2 Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. Parallel theme: Hebrews 2:18, 4:15, 7:28, 12:13, 2 Corinthians 12:5, Galatians 4:13

3 And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. Sin: Hebrews 7:27, Leviticus 9:7, 16:6, 16:15. Parallel theme: Hebrews 9:7

4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., as was Aaron. References God: 2 Chronicles 26:18. Parallel theme: Exodus 28:1, Numbers 16:5, 16:35, 16:40, 1 Chronicles 23:13, John 3:27 +2

5 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. Glory: John 7:18. Parallel theme: Hebrews 1:1, 1:5, Psalms 2:7, Micah 5:2, John 3:16, 8:54, Acts 13:33, Romans 8:3 +4

6 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priestPriest: ἱερεύς (Hiereus). The Greek hiereus (ἱερεύς) means priest. Christ is our eternal High Priest (Hebrews 4:14) after the order of Melchizedek, and believers form a 'royal priesthood' (1 Peter 2:9). for ever after the order of Melchisedec. Parallel theme: Hebrews 5:10, 6:20, 7:3, 7:15, 7:17, 7:21, Psalms 110:4 +2

7 Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to saveSave: σῴζω (Sozo). The Greek sozo (σῴζω) means to save—deliverance from sin, death, and judgment. 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved' (Acts 16:31). The word also encompasses physical healing and spiritual wholeness. him from death, and was heard in that he feared; Salvation: Psalms 69:1. Parallel theme: Hebrews 12:28, Psalms 22:24, Matthew 27:46, 27:50, Mark 15:34, 15:37, Luke 23:46, John 11:35, 17:1 +5

8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; Parallel theme: John 4:34, 6:38, 15:10, Philippians 2:8

9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternalEternal: αἰώνιος (Aiōnios). The Greek aiōnios (αἰώνιος) denotes eternal or everlasting—unending duration. Believers possess 'eternal life' (John 3:16) now and will dwell with God eternally, while the impenitent face 'eternal punishment' (Matthew 25:46). salvation unto all them that obey him; Salvation: Hebrews 2:10. Eternal Life: Hebrews 9:12, 9:15, Daniel 9:24. Parallel theme: Hebrews 11:8, 12:2, Acts 5:32, Romans 1:5, 2:8, 1 Peter 1:22 +5

10 Called of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. an high priest after the order of Melchisedec. Parallel theme: Hebrews 6:20

Warning Against Immaturity

11 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. Parallel theme: Isaiah 6:10, Matthew 13:15, Mark 8:21, Luke 24:25, John 6:6, 16:12, Acts 28:27, 2 Peter 3:16 +3

12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. References God: Hebrews 6:1, 2 Samuel 16:23. Parallel theme: Hebrews 5:13, Ezra 7:10, Psalms 34:11, Isaiah 55:1, Acts 7:38, 1 Corinthians 14:19, Colossians 3:16, 1 Peter 2:2 +5

13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. Word: 1 Peter 2:2. Righteousness: Psalms 119:123, 2 Corinthians 3:9, 2 Timothy 3:16. Parallel theme: Isaiah 28:9, Mark 10:15, 1 Corinthians 3:1, 13:11, 14:20, Ephesians 4:14 +5

14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Good: 1 Kings 3:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:21. Evil: Genesis 3:5, Isaiah 7:15. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:103, Romans 14:1, 1 Corinthians 2:6, Ephesians 1:18, 4:13, Philippians 3:15 +5