Hebrews 5:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 5:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 5:3 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 5:3 — KJV
“And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.”
— Hebrews 5:3 (KJV)
Hebrews 5:3 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 5:3
“And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: flock: Heb. sheep, or, goats”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:3: hereof, ought, also
“Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:3: people, himself, offer
“And he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:3: ought, people, also
“And they rose up early on the morrow, and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:3: ought, people, offer
“And no sin offering, whereof any of the blood is brought into the tabernacle of the congregation to reconcile withal in the holy place, shall be eaten: it shall be burnt in the fire.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:3: hereof, ought, offer
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