Hebrews 5:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 5:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 5:5 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 5:5 — KJV
“So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.”
— Hebrews 5:5 (KJV)
Hebrews 5:5 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 5:5
“But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:5: christ, high, priest
“God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:5: also, art, son
“There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:5: also, art, son
“And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part; except the land of the priests only, which became not Pharaoh's. priests: or, princes”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:5: made, priest, art
“This is the portion of the anointing of Aaron, and of the anointing of his sons, out of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, in the day when he presented them to minister unto the LORD in the priest's office;”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:5: made, priest, son
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