A priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices. Therefore Christ, a high priest, must have gifts and sacrifices to offer, and a sanctuary in which to offer them.

Wherefore it is of necessity [ο ε ν α ν α γ κ α ι ο ν]. Rend. wherefore it is necessary.

Somewhat to offer [ο π ρ ο σ ε ν ε γ κ η]. Lit. what he may offer. The construction is unusual. Comp. Acts 21:16. The statement is a truism, unless it be assumed that the Hebrew Christians were ignorant of the doctrine of Christ's priesthood.

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