Hebrews 5:1

5:1 For every high priest is taken from among the people 1  and appointed 2  to represent them before God, 3  to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Hebrews 5:4

5:4 And no one assumes this honor 4  on his own initiative, 5  but only when called to it by God, 6  as in fact Aaron was.

1 tn Grk “from among men,” but since the point in context is shared humanity (rather than shared maleness), the plural Greek term ἀνθρώπων (anqrwpwn) has been translated “people.”

2 tn Grk “who is taken from among people is appointed.”

3 tn Grk “appointed on behalf of people in reference to things relating to God.”

4 sn Honor refers here to the honor of the high priesthood.

5 tn Grk “by himself, on his own.”

6 tn Grk “being called by God.”