Hebrews 8:3 cpdv — For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices. Therefore, it is necessary for him also to have somet…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices. Therefore, it is necessary for him also to have something to offer. "

— Hebrews 8:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hebrews 8 — Context

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Now the main point in the things that have been stated is this: that we have so great a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of Majesty in the heavens,

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who is the minister of holy things, and of the true tabernacle, which was established by the Lord, not by man.

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For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices. Therefore, it is necessary for him also to have something to offer.

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And so, if he were upon the earth, he would not be a priest, since there would be others to offer gifts according to the law,

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gifts which serve as mere examples and shadows of the heavenly things. And so it was answered to Moses, when he was about to complete the tabernacle: “See to it,” he said, “that you make everything according to the example which was revealed to you on the mountain.”

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But now he has been granted a better ministry, so much so that he is also the Mediator of a better testament, which has been confirmed by better promises.

Hebrews 8:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 8:3 say?
Hebrews 8:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices. Therefore, it is necessary for him also to have something to offer. ”
Where is Hebrews 8:3 in the Bible?
Hebrews 8:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 8, verse 3.
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 8:3.
What translation should I read Hebrews 8:3 in?
Hebrews 8:3 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 8:3?
Hebrews 8:3 reads (CPDV): “For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices. Therefore, it is necessary for him also to have something to offer. ” 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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