Hebrews 5:1

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} every{G3956} high priest{G749} taken{G2983}{(G5746)} from among{G1537} men{G444} is ordained{G2525}{(G5743)} for{G5228} men{G444} in things pertaining to{G4314} God{G2316}, that{G2443} he may offer{G4374}{(G5725)} both{G5037} gifts{G1435} and{G2532} sacrifices{G2378} for{G5228} sins{G266}:
KJV with Strongs
(1) For every high priest taken from men is appointed on behalf of men in the things pertaining to יהוה YAHWEH, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for deviations.
The F.O.G
[1] Every high priest in Israel's history was chosen from among the people to represent them before God, carefully presenting their gifts and sacrifices to address their sins.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
For every chief priest—out of men taken—in behalf of men is set in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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