Hebrews 5:10
He was designated by God as high priest after the manner of Melchizedek.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.
In Context
9He was made perfect and became, for everyone who obeys him, the cause of eternal salvation.
11We have much to say about Jesus, but it is hard to explain since you have become dull in hearing.
Cross References
Hebrews 5:5In the same way, neither did Christ honor himself by making himself high priest. Instead, the one speaking to him said, 1 “You are my Son; 1 today I have become your Father.”
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 →