Hebrews 8:3

For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 8:3

BSB

And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer.

AKJV

For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: why it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.

CPDV

For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices. Therefore, it is necessary for him also to have something to offer.

ERV

For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is necessary that this high priest also have somewhat to offer.

NHEB

For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices. Therefore it is necessary that this high priest also have something to offer.

SMT

For every chief priest is appointed to bring in gifts and sacrifices also: wherefore it is necessary also for this to have something which he might bring.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 8:3

ForG1063Conjunction everyG3956AdjectivehighpriestG749Noun MasculineisordainedG2525Verb toG1519Preposition offerG4374Verb giftsG1435Noun Neuter andG5037 sacrificesG2378Noun Feminine whereforeG3606AdverbitisofnecessityG316AdjectivethatthismanG5126 haveG2192Verb somewhatG5100 alsoG2532Conjunction toG3739 offerG4374Verb

Commentary for Hebrews 8:3

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

Overview of Hebrews 8:3

Summary

Priestly function requires appropriate sacrificial offering

Event

Establishing priestly necessity

Estimated Time Period

c. 60 AD