Hebrews 5:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Hebrews 5:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And no man taketh this honor to himself - No one has a right to enter on this office unless he has the qualifications which God has prescribed. There were fixed and definite laws in regard to the...
Hebrews 5:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(3) And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as [was] Aaron. (3) The third comparison which is complete: The others are called by God and so was Christ, but in anoth...
Hebrews 5:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The writer now approaches his main argument, that Christ is our all-sufficient High Priest. But before considering in detail the nature of Christ's priestly ministry, he shows that He possesses in a...
Hebrews 5:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

no man . not (Greek. ou) any (Greek. tis) one. unto . to. he that is . The texts omit. called . when called. as, &c . = even as Aaron also was. Compare Exodus 28:1 . Numbers 3:10 ....
Hebrews 5:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

4. And no man, etc. There is to be noticed in this verse partly a likeness and partly a difference. What makes an office lawful is the call of God; so that no one can rightly and orderly...
Hebrews 5:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. This honor - Την τιμην undoubtedly signifies here the office, which is one meaning of the word in the best Gr...
Hebrews 5:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

But he that is called of God,— Called of God means a particular designation or appointment to the dignity of high-priest; such a one as Aaron had, Exodus 30:30 . They therefore misapply this tex...
Hebrews 5:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. No man - of any family but Aaron's, according to the Mosaic law, can take the high priesthood. But h...
Hebrews 5:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Human Brotherhood and Divine Appointment The High Priesthood of Christ. The argument now resolves itself into a discussion of Christ's priesthood in comparison with the Levitical priesthood, which...
Hebrews 5:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But he that is called. — The true reading requires, when he is called. “Not unto himself doth any man take the honour, but when...”
Hebrews 5:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER IV. THE GREAT HIGH-PRIEST. "Having then a great High-priest, Who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high-priest tha...
Hebrews 5:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Our Divinely Appointed High Priest Hebrews 5:1-10 Having to act for men, our High Priest must be man, acquainted with human conditions; having to do with God, he must be appointed by God. Is th...
Hebrews 5:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The writer proceeded with the same argument as he instituted a contrast. The two essential qualifications of a priest are capacity for sympathy, and the vocation of God. These are perfectly fulfilled...
Hebrews 5:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: (2) Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and...
Hebrews 5:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And no man taketh this honour to himself ,.... That is, the honour of the priesthood: the office of the high priest was a very honourable one; it was a peculiar honour to Aaron, and his sons, to be...
Hebrews 5:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. Ver. 4. And no man taketh, &c. ] Or if he do, he shall smoke and smart for it, as did Nadab and Abihu...
Hebrews 5:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And no man Who has any regard to duty or safety; taketh this honour This awful office, attended with a high degree of responsibility; unto himself, but he only that is called of God to it; a...
Hebrews 5:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

"For every High Priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins." The apostle of course refers to the priesthood of A...
Hebrews 5:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Priesthood of Christ. A. D. 62. 1 For every high priest taken from among men is ordained f...
Hebrews 5:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

This connecteth the last thing describing the typical Levitical priesthood, their call to it. And no man taketh this honour unto himself; not any person whatsoever hath or can lawfully take to hims...
Hebrews 5:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CHARACTER-FITNESS FOR HIGH-PRIESTLY WORK CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES THE writer now fixes attention on the high-priesthood, shows what are its characteristic and essential features, and makes...
Hebrews 5:4 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Hebrews 5:1-10 Christ, as Son of man, called and perfected to be our High Priest. I. The Jewish priesthood suffered from two essential defects, and was thus only a type and shadow of our Lord. (1...
Hebrews 5:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Hebrews 5:1 . For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: The high priest of old was «taken f...
Hebrews 5:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 5:1 . Every highpriest taken from among men is ordained for men. He is to officiate in all the hallowed services of the sanctuary, to offer the mincha, or oblations and gifts of thanksgivi...
Hebrews 5:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

No man taketh this honour unto himself. The ministerial calling from God A calling is most requisite in all things we take in hand, especially in the ministry. Who will meddle with the sheep of...
Hebrews 5:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THE PRIESTHOOD OF CHRIST . The purpose of the first part of this chapter ( Hebrews 5:1-58 ) is to corroborate the position arrived at in the conclusion of Hebrews 4:1-58 ., v...
Hebrews 5:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Authority of Christ, Our High Priest. Christ competent to be our High Priest:
Hebrews 5:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 23:13 ; 2 Chronicles 26:18 ; Exodus 28:1 ; John 3:27 ; Leviticus 8:2 ; Numbers 17:3-11 ; Numbers 18:1-5 ; Numbers 3:3
Hebrews 5:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The apostle begins here to treat of the priesthood of Christ. The sum of what he observes concerning it is, Whatever is excellent in the Levitical priesthood is in Christ, and in a more eminent man...

Hebrews 5:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Hebrews 5:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Hebrews 5:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 5:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Hebrews 5:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 5:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Hebrews 5:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 5:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 5:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 5:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Hebrews 5:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Hebrews 5:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Hebrews 5:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 5:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Hebrews 5:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Hebrews 5:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Hebrews 5:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 5:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 5:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Hebrews 5:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 5:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Hebrews 5:4 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Hebrews 5:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Hebrews 5:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 5:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Hebrews 5:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Hebrews 5:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Hebrews 5:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Hebrews 5:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes