Hebrews 5:4

And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 5:4

BSB

No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.

AKJV

And no man takes this honor to himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

CPDV

Neither does anyone take up this honor himself, but rather he who is called by God, just as Aaron was.

ERV

And no man taketh the honour unto himself, but when he is called of God, even as was Aaron.

NHEB

Nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by God, just like Aaron was.

SMT

And not any takes this honour to himself; but the called of God, as also Aaron.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 5:4

AndG2532Conjunction noG3756 manG5100 takethG2983VerbthishonourG5092Noun FeminineuntohimselfG1438 butG235ConjunctionhethatiscalledG2564Verb ofG5259Preposition GodG2316Noun Masculine asG2532Conjunction wasG2509 AaronG2Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Hebrews 5:4

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

Overview of Hebrews 5:4

Summary

Only God calls people to priestly honor

Event

Priestly calling explained

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD