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Hebrews 5:3 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Hebrews 5:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 5 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.”
Hebrews 5:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Hebrews 5:3
The Aaronic high priest 'must offer sacrifices for his own sins.' This necessity ('opheilei' - is obligated) reveals human priesthood's fundamental limitation. No fallen priest can perfectly mediate between God and man. Christ's sinlessness eliminates this need, making His sacrifice sufficient. Reformed substitutionary atonement requires a sinless substitute - Christ could die for others' sins precisely because He had no sin of His own requiring payment.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 5:3
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“Draw near to the altar, and offer your sin offering, and your burnt offering, and make atonement for yourself, and for the people; and offer the offering of the people, and make atonement for them; as Yahweh commanded.”
“once in the year”
“like those high priests”
“then let him offer for his sin”
“and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger; and you shall pour out all the blood at the base of the altar.”
“and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the bull of the sin offering.”