It’s a good idea, then, to remind ourselves about some basic issues of introduction.1 In spite of the fact … Continue reading "Commentary on Hebrews 5:5-10" "And no man taketh this honor unto himself, but he that is called of God, as [was] Aaron." ... and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 5 is the fifth chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. 86 This passage, “Thou art my Son,” etc., in this place, is only adduced to show that Christ was the Son of God: Christ did not honor or magnify or exalt himself, (for so δοξάζω means here,) but he who said to him, “Thou art my son,” etc., did honor or exalt him. The author of Hebrews knew that the concept of Jesus as high priest in the line of Melchizedek would be difficult for his Jewish Christian recipients to accept. 5 e So also Christ did not glorify Himself to become High Priest, but it was He who said to Him: f "You are My Son, Today I have begotten You." His human existence qualifies Him to understand other men and to offer sacrifice to God on our behalf. Hebrews 5:3 And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. 8 Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. 3 Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own sins just as he does for those of the people. The foregoing part Hebrews 1:4-14 established the excellence and supremacy of Jesus Christ and His infinite superiority over those heavenly beings, the angels. Psalm 2:7 is also quoted in Acts 13:33 and Hebrews 1:5. And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was. Likewise, God appointed Christ to be a priest forever. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God. To him that was able to save him from death — Which yet he endured, in obed… Commentary on Hebrews 5:11-14 (Read Hebrews 5:11-14) Dull hearers make the preaching of the gospel difficult, and even those who have some faith may be dull hearers, and slow to believe. ◄Hebrews 5:5 ► 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. , pronounced him Priest, who conferred the honour of this high priesthood. 1 In Moses’ generation, God appointed the high priest, starting with Aaron the Levite. While Hebrews will be read three times during Holy Week, and then for several weeks beginning with the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, this is the first Sunday this year where we encounter Hebrews in the lectionary. Hebrews 5:5; Acts 13:33; Psalm 2:7 5 So also Christ r did not exalt himself to be made a high priest , but was appointed by him who said to him , s “ You are my Son , Hebrews 5:5. He can have compassion on those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is also subject to weakness. The priesthood is a divine vocation, not a human institution. 5 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. ÷HEBREWS 5:5-10. And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. Jesus’ qualifications as high priest are listed. Hebrews 4:12-16. him understood. The writer to the Hebrews neatly summarizes the work of the high priest, in saying that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. Hebrews chapter 5 completes the previous commentary about Jesus' humanity. i. Hebrews 5:5 So also Christ did not glorify Himself so as to become a high priest, but He who said to Him, "Thou art My Son, Today I have begotten Thee"; Hebrews 5:10 (note) being designated by God as a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek . Having offered up prayers and supplications— Thrice. “Called of … Who in the days of his flesh— Those two days, in particular, wherein his sufferings were at the height. Jesus is declared a high priest after the order of Melchizedek. God appointed Christ, just as he had appointed Aaron.”, is when Jesus was raised from death. Commentary, Hebrews 5:5-10, Susan Hedahl, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012. 5 In the same way, Christ did not take on himself the glory of becoming a high priest. Hebrews 5:5-7 Christ Superior to Aaron; Hebrews 5:8-10 Christ Superior to Aaron; Hebrews 5:11-14 Christ Superior to Aaron; JOHN PIPER. Hebrews 5:5-10. The high priest is appointed by God to deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray. The primary job of the high priest was the officiate, either directly or indirectly through lower-ranking priests, sacrifices unto the Lord. Biblical Commentary. 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. 2 He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Hebrews 4:14-5:3 Draw Near to the Throne of Grace with Confidence; Hebrews 5:4-10 He is Source of eternal salvation for all who obey; Hebrews 5:11-14 By this time you ought to be teachers Hebrews 5, Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by Albert Barnes, a dedicated student … See note on, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture, Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, E.M. Zerr's Commentary on Selected Books of the New Testament, Haldane's Exposition on the Epistle to the Romans and Hebrews. Hebrews 5:5-6 indicates Hebrews’ interest in the Old Testament foreshadowing of Jesus’ messianic roles. Hebrews 5:5 Jesus the Great High Priest. Hebrews 4. Hebrews 5. No entry exists in Forerunner Commentary for Hebrews 5:5. First the writer shows that he fulfills. Because of this he is required as for the people, so also for himself, to offer sacrifices for sins. 7 While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. Cross References John 8:54 Jesus answered, "If I honor Myself, My honor is nothing. 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: Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them To be unskilful, denotes want of … “In the gospel church, no one appoints himself High Priest. The main emphasis in the verse falls upon οὐχ ἑαυτὸν … ἀλλʼ ὁ λαλήσας. Jesus also fulfills the roles of both high priest and king, which the author demonstrates by returning to the Old Testament. Answer: Hebrews 5:8–10 says, “Son though he was, [Jesus] learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek.” As with any passage, context is essential for understanding these verses. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: HEBREWS 5:5-10 5 So also Christ did not glorify Himself so as to become a high priest, but He who said to Him, " You are My Son, Today I have begotten You "; 6 just as He says also in another passage, " You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek." "However this passage is preached, the core should involve reflection on Jesus as high priest, both within the context of Israel's historical framework of the high priest figure and more specifically as exemplified by the legendary figure of Melchizedek." Hagner goes into greater detail in explaining the background, themes, and passages in Hebrews. His human existence qualifies Him to understand other men and to offer sacrifice to God on our behalf. a. Other recommended commentaries on Hebrews from an evangelical perspective: Expositional: F.F. And by reason … For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. These are but his messengers and servants. As he saith also in another place, Thou art a Priest forever after the order of Melchizedek, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Bruce, The Epistle to the Hebrews (New International Commentary on the New Testament), Eerdmans, 1990. The Hebrew readers, Ïαι, So also Christ glorified not himself to be made a High Priest, But he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. no man--of any other family but Aaron's, according to the Mosaic law, can take to himself the office … Hebrews 5:4 : Hebrews 5:6 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. Hebrews 5:5 The Lord Jesus is uniquely the eternal Son of God, the perfect Son of Man, the rightful King of the universe and God's anointed High Priest. 3 And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. This is the meaning of the sentence. * [5:2] Deal patiently: the Greek word metriopathein occurs only here in the Bible; this term was used … Go to Bible: Hebrews 5 : Heb 5:1 - Heb 5:2 - Heb 5:3 - Heb 5:4 - Heb 5:5: Quoted from Psalm 2:7. Hebrews 5:4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. In like manner also Christ appointed not Himself to be High Priest, but God the Father has appointed Him. Much is looked for from those to whom much is given. They both offer a sacrifice for the sins of the people, but Jesus is superior because (1) unlike the earthly high priest, Jesus wasn’t taken from among men (v. 1) and (2) he didn’t have to offer sacrifices for himself as … Now the focus shifts to Jesus Christ as the Saviour of mankind who is of even lower status than the angels. Jesus also fulfills the roles of both high priest and king, which the author demonstrates by returning to the Old Testament. For every high priest taken from among men: God established both the pri… Hebrews 2:5-18 commentary. Hebrews 5:5 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. He was sent from above to be the one and only Mediator between fallen humanity and a holy God - as well as becoming God's personal representative to … He is here understood both as “King” and “High Priest” … Hebrews 5 English Standard Version (ESV). κά Ïε, ᾿αλλ᾿ ὠλαλήÏÎ±Ï ÏÏá½¸Ï Î±á½ÏÏν, So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my, it is now shown that Christ fulfilled the outline of the high priest sketched in, . —The glory of this divine office was shed upon him by his divine Father. 4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. Hebrews 5:5–10 (Read) Sub Point: Jesus is a priest and king. With Hofmann for the rest (Schriftbew. It is My Father who honors Me, of whom you say that He is your God. John MacArthur, Hebrews, Moody, 1983. Heb 5:6: Quoted from Psalm 110:4. See commentary on Acts 13:33. With strong crying and tears— In the garden. 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