Hebrews 5:5

“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.”

"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
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What does Hebrews 5:5 mean?

Hebrews 5:5 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, today have I begotten thee." This verse is a profound and significant statement about the role of Christ as the…

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The Divine Commission: Understanding Christ's Call to the Priesthood

In Hebrews 5:5, we encounter a profound truth about the nature of Christ’s priesthood: "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." This verse speaks to the humility and divine…

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A Prayer for Humility and Divine Calling

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am filled with reverence and awe at Your glorious presence. I pause to reflect on the deep meaning of Hebrews 5:5, which reminds me that even our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, did not exalt Himself in seeking to become the High…

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Hebrews 5:5 - "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 8:5
Hebrews 8:1-5
Hebrews 10:5-10
Hebrews 10:5-10
Hebrews 4:5 - "And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest."
Hebrews 5:10 - "Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec."
Hebrews 6:5 - "And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,"
Hebrews 5:13 - "For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe."
Hebrews 5:4 - "And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron."
Hebrews 5:3 - "And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins."
Philippians 3:5 - "Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;"
Hebrews 2:5 - "For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak."
Hebrews 9:5 - "And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly."
Hebrews 5:8 - "Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;"
Hebrews 5:6 - "As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."
Hebrews 5:11 - "Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing."
Hebrews 5:2 - "Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity."
Hebrews 5:9 - "And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;"
Hebrews 3:5 - "And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;"
"And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest." - Hebrews 4:5
Hebrews 10:5 - "Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:"
"Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec." - Hebrews 5:10
Hebrews 5:14 - "But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil."
"And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come," - Hebrews 6:5
Hebrews 13:5 - "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
Hebrews 5:1 - "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:"
Hebrews 8:5 (KJV) 5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
Hebrews 8:5 (KJV) 5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.