Hebrews 5:4

Translations

Modern

No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.

Traditional

And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

Literal

And no one takes upon himself the honor, but is being called by God, just as Aaron also.

Latin

Nec quisquam sumit sibi honorem, sed qui vocatur a Deo, tamquam Aaron.

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English

No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.

Notes

Hebrews 5:4

God appoints the high priest, not humans (see Exodus 28:1; Leviticus 8:1–12; Numbers 16:1 –26).

Hebrews 5:1–10

This section discusses how the Son of God became a superior high priest. The main text is Psalm 110:4, where God promises that the Son will be a priest forever like Melchizedek.

Theme notes and profiles

The Cities of Refuge

Related verses

Exodus 28:1
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.
Numbers 16:5
Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses He will bring near to Himself.
Numbers 16:40
…just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers.
2 Chronicles 26:18
They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.”
1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.
Numbers 18:7
But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.”
Numbers 16:46–48
Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun.”
John 3:27
John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.
Numbers 16:35
And fire came forth from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense.
Numbers 17:3–11
…and write Aaron’s name on the staff of Levi, because there must be one staff for the head of each tribe.
Numbers 18:1–5
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood.
Numbers 16:10
He has brought you near, you and all your fellow Levites, but you are seeking the priesthood as well.

Parallels

Psalm 110:1–7

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel

Glossary

Aaron Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Forerunner Hebrews, Letter to the Honor Mediate, Mediator Melchisedec Ordain, Ordination Priesthood

Topics

Aaron: Priesthood of Call: To Special Religious Duty, Christian Minister: Call of Jesus, the Christ: Priesthood of: Appointed and Called by God Ministers: Called by God the High Priest Christ: Appointed and Called by God The High Priest: Specially Called of God The High Priest: Typified Christ in Being Called of God Types of Christ: Aaron

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