Study note

Hebrews 5:1

  • Every high priest: This phrase outlines what high priests must do.

  • among men: The high priest was one of the people, so Jesus needed to become human (see Hebrews 2:17–18).

  • Another requirement for high priests was to represent others by offering sacrifices for them (7:25–28). Only the high priest could offer the sacrifice on the Day of Atonement (Exodus 29; Leviticus 16:1–25).