Hebrews 5:3
“And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.”
Hebrews 5:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And therefore he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and by reason thereof is bound, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.
- DARBYDarby
- and, on account of this infirmity, he ought, even as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Because of this, he must offer sacrifices for sins for the people, as well as for himself.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and because of this infirmity he ought, as for the people, so also for himself to offer for sins;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For this reason, he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.
Context: Hebrews 5
1For 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:
2Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.
3And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.
4And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.
5So 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.
About Hebrews 5: Jesus as the Perfect Sacrifice
This chapter describes how Jesus, as a perfect sacrifice, offered Himself once for all and how He became the source of eternal salvation for all who believe.
Commentary
Hebrews 5 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of Jesus as our High Priest. The author of Hebrews begins by reminding us that Jesus was appointed by God to be our High Priest, and that He is the only one who can mediate between God and man. He then goes on to explain that Jesus was chosen by God because of His perfect obedience and His willingness to suffer and die for our sins. The author also emphasizes the importance of Jesus’s role as our High Priest, noting that He is the only one who can intercede on our behalf and make atonement for our sins.