Hebrews 5 — Overview

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain

In this chapter the apostle continues his discourse upon the priesthood of Christ, a sweet subject, which he would not too soon dismiss. And here, I. He explains the nature of the priestly office in general, ver. 1-3. II. The proper and regular call there must be to this office, ver. 4-6. III. The requisite qualifications for the work, ver. 7-9. IV. The peculiar order of the priesthood of Christ; it was not after the order of Aaron, but of Melchisedec, ver. 6, 7, 10. V. He reproves the Hebrews, that they had not made those improvements in knowledge which might have made them capable of looking into the more abstruse and mysterious parts of scripture, ver. 11-14.

The Priesthood of Christ. (a. d. 62.)

The Daily Devotional

One devotional. Every morning.

The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.

We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.

Continue tomorrow

Turn Bible study into a daily habit

Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.

Read today's devotional Save my progress

More for Hebrews 5

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

Hebrews 5 — OverviewHebrews 5 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeHebrews 5:1, The honour of our Saviour’s priesthood; Hebrews 5:11, Negligence in the knowledge thereof is reproved.Hebrews 5 — OverviewHebrews 5 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe apostle having made mention of Christ as an high priest, in the preceding chapter, proceeds in this to give an account of an high priest, and applies the character of him to Christ; and shows that he is of another…Hebrews 5:1-9Hebrews 5:1-9 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe have here an account of the nature of the priestly office in general, though with an accommodation to the Lord Jesus Christ. We are told, I. Of what kind of beings the high priest must be. He must be taken…Hebrews 5:1Hebrews 5:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryFor every high priest, from among men being taken, for men is constituted in the things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. Here ἐξ ἀνθρώπων λαμβανόμενος is not (as the rendering…Hebrews 5:1-3Hebrews 5:1-3 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe character and office of the Aaronic high priest foreshadows the higher glory of Jesus Christ. As there had been given some counsels to pray for Divine help because our Lord is the Divine High Priest, the thought…Hebrews 5:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 · The Pulpit CommentaryChrist's Divine appointment to the high priesthood the fulfillment of one essential qualification for that position. This begins the third great section of the Epistle. Section 1. (Hebrews 1:1-14. and 2) sets forth the…

commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.devotionSeven Days and the Weight of CommissioningThe eighth day glory comes after seven days of hidden consecration. Do the preparation.DiscipleDeck sermonA Caution against BigotrySermon 38 A Caution against Bigotry “And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in Thy name: and he followeth not us: and we...John Wesley sermonThe Ministerial OfficeSermon 115 The Ministerial Office “No man taketh this honour unto himself but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.” Hebrews 5:4. 1. There are exceeding...John Wesley