Hebrews 5:1

Every high priest [π α ς α ρ χ ι ε ρ ε υ ς]. Every Levitical high priest. Arciereuv o P.

Taken [λ α μ β α ν ο μ ε ν ο ς]. Rend. being taken, or since he is taken : not who is taken. The point is that the high priest's efficiency for men depends on his being taken from among men.

Is ordained [κ α θ ι σ τ α τ α ι]. Constituted priest. See on Titus 1:5.

For men [υ π ε ρ α ν θ ρ ω π ω ν]. On behalf of men.

In things pertaining to God [τ α π ρ ο ς τ ο ν θ ε ο ν]. As respects his relation to God. See on ch. Hebrews 2:17.

That he may offer [ι ν α π ρ ο σ φ ε ρ η]. Prosferein, lit. to bring to (the altar). Comp. Matthew 5:23. o P., who, however, has the kindred noun prosfora offering. Very often in LXX; nineteen times in Hebrews, and always, with one exception (ch. 12 7), in the technical sense, as here. Gifts - sacrifices [δ ω ρ α - θ υ σ ι α ς]. Dwra offerings generally : qusiav bloody sacrifices. The distinction, however, is not constantly observed. Thus, qusiai, of unbloody offerings, Genesis 4:3; Genesis 4:5; Leviticus 2:1; Numbers 5:15 : dwra, of bloody offerings, Genesis 4:4; Leviticus 1:2; Leviticus 1:3; Leviticus 1:10.

For sins [υ π ε ρ α μ α ρ τ ι ω ν]. In this the priest's efficiency is especially called out, and he who has not genuine compassion for the sinful cannot do this efficiently. Hence the words which follow.