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Hebrews 5 is the fifth chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The name of the author is unknown, but it is a man and a friend of Saint Timothy based on the text in this book.
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This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible):
Verse 1
New King James Version
For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.Verse 4
New King James Version
And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was.Verse 5
New King James Version
So also Christ did not glorify Himself to become High Priest, but it was He who said to Him:“You are My Son,Today I have begotten You.”Citing Psalm 2:7
Verse 6
New King James Version
As He also says in another place:“You are a priest foreverAccording to the order of Melchizedek”Citing Psalm 110:4
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