Hebrews 5:2

Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.

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Other Translations for Hebrews 5:2

BSB
He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is beset by weakness.
AKJV
Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.
CPDV
he is able to commiserate with those who are ignorant and who wander astray, because he himself is also encompassed by infirmity.
ERV
who can bear gently with the ignorant and erring, for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity;
NHEB
The high priest can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, because he himself is also surrounded with weakness.
SMT
Being able to moderate the passions to the ignorant, and deceived; since he also is surrounded with weakness.

Commentary for Hebrews 5:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Hebrews 5:2
Summary
Priests show compassion to struggling, fallible people
Event
Priestly compassion described
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching