Hebrews 5:3

And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 5:3

BSB

That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.

AKJV

And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.

CPDV

And because of this, he also must make such offerings for sins even for himself, in the same manner as for the people.

ERV

and by reason thereof is bound, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.

NHEB

Because of this, he must offer sacrifices for sins for the people, as well as for himself.

SMT

And for this he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to bring in for sins.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 5:3

AndG2532ConjunctionbyreasonG1223Preposition hereofG5026heoughtG3784Verb asG2531Adverb forG4012PrepositionthepeopleG2992Noun Masculine soG3779Adverb alsoG2532Conjunction forG4012Preposition himselfG1438toofferG4374Verb forG5228Preposition sinsG266Noun Feminine

Commentary for Hebrews 5:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hebrews 5:3

Summary

Priests offer sacrifices for themselves and others

Event

Priestly sacrifice requirement stated

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD