Hebrews 5:4

And no one taketh this honor on himself, but he who is called of God, as Aaron was.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

3And, therefore, he is obliged as for the people, so also for himself, to present an offering for his sins.

5So also the Messiah did not exalt himself to become a High Priest; but He appointed him who said to him, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

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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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