Hebrews 5:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 5:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 5:4 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 5:4 — KJV
“And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.”
— Hebrews 5:4 (KJV)
Hebrews 5:4 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 5:4
“And Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:4: called, god, aaron
“Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste; and he said, I have sinned against the LORD your God, and against you. called: Heb. hastened to call”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:4: called, god, aaron
“Have ye not cast out the priests of the LORD, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites, and have made you priests after the manner of the nations of other lands? so that whosoever cometh to consecrate himself with a young bullock and seven rams, the same may be a priest of them that are no gods. to consecrate...: Heb. to fill his hand”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:4: himself, god, aaron
“And they withstood Uzziah the king, and said unto him, It appertaineth not unto thee, Uzziah, to burn incense unto the LORD, but to the priests the sons of Aaron, that are consecrated to burn incense: go out of the sanctuary; for thou hast trespassed; neither shall it be for thine honour from the LORD God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:4: honour, god, aaron
“Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:4: himself, called, god
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