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Hebrews 5:1 nasb — For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer…

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"For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;"

— Hebrews 5:1, NASB

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Hebrews 5 — Context

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For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;

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he can deal gently with the ignorant and misguided, since he himself also is beset with weakness;

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and because of it he is obligated to offer sacrifices for sins, as for the people, so also for himself.

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And no one takes the honor to himself, but receives it when he is called by God, even as Aaron was.

Hebrews 5:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 5:1 say?
Hebrews 5:1 in the NASB reads: “For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;”
Where is Hebrews 5:1 in the Bible?
Hebrews 5:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 5, verse 1.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 5:1.
What translation should I read Hebrews 5:1 in?
Hebrews 5:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 5:1?
Hebrews 5:1 reads (NASB): “For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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