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:
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Verse 1 is found in chapter 5 of Hebrews. The priesthood is defined through human representation before God and the offering of sacrifices. The high priest does not assume the dignity on his own initiative but is called by God. This definition prepares the application to Christ.
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Denn ein jeglicher Hoherpriester, der aus den Menschen genommen wird, der wird gesetzt für die Menschen gegen Gott, auf daß er opfere Gaben und Opfer für die Sünden;
Porque todo pontífice, tomado de entre los hombres, es constituido a favor de los hombres en lo que a Dios toca, para que ofrezca presentes y sacrificios por los pecados:
En effet, tout souverain sacrificateur pris du milieu des hommes est établi pour les hommes dans le service de Dieu, afin de présenter des offrandes et des sacrifices pour les péchés.
Perciocchè ogni sommo sacerdote, assunto d’infra gli uomini, è costituito per gli uomini, nelle cose appartenenti a Dio, acciocchè offerisca offerte e sacrificii per li peccati;
PORQUE todo o sumo sacerdote, tomado dentre os homens, é constituído a favor dos homens nas coisas concernentes a Deus, para que ofereça dons e sacrifícios pelos pecados;
凡從人間挑選的大祭司都是奉派替人辦理屬上帝的事,要為罪獻上禮物和祭物 。
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