Hebrews 5:4

No one can take the position of high priest for himself; he must be chosen by God, just like Aaron was.

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In The King James Version

And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

In Context

3As a result he has to offer sacrifices for his sins as well as for those of the people.

5In just the same way Christ did not honor himself by becoming high priest. It was God who said to him, “You are my Son. Today I have become your Father.”

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Cross References

Leviticus 8:2“Go with Aaron and his sons, and take their priestly clothes, anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, two rams, and the basket of bread made without yeast,

Numbers 16:5Then he told Korah and all those with him, “In the morning the Lord is going to make it clear who is his and who is holy, and allow that person to approach him. He will only allow whoever he chooses to approach him.

Numbers 16:10He has allowed you the privilege of approaching him, Korah, you and all the other Levites, but now you want to have the priesthood as well!

Numbers 16:40following the instructions given to him from the Lord through Moses. This was to remind the Israelites that no one who is not a descendant of Aaron should come and offer incense before the Lord, otherwise they could end up like Korah and those with him.

Numbers 17:3and write Aaron's name on the walking stick of the tribe of Levi, because there has to be a walking stick for the head of each tribe.

Numbers 18:7But only you and your sons are responsible for your priesthood, doing all that concerns the altar and is behind the veil. Only you are to perform that service. I am giving you the gift of your priesthood, but anyone else who approaches the sanctuary must be executed.”

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 5:2-10

The Priesthood of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 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: 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. 3 And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. 4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. 5 So also Christ… Read the whole commentary →

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