Hebrews 5:2

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:

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.

3 And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.

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

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is beset by weakness.
KJV
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.
WEB
The high priest can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, because he himself is also surrounded with weakness.
ASV
who can bear gently with the ignorant and erring, for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity;
DARBY
being able to exercise forbearance towards the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is clothed with infirmity;
BLB
being able to deal gently with those being ignorant and going astray, since he himself also is encompassed by weakness;
ÅB
som en som kan bære over med de vankundige og villfarende, fordi han også selv er skrøpelighet underlagt,
OTB
Han kan vise mildhet mot dem som er uvitende og farer vill, siden han selv også er underlagt svakhet.
B1930
som en som kan bære over med de vankundige og villfarende, fordi han også selv er skrøpelighet underlagt,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Hebrews 4:15

    For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

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  • Hebrews 2:18

    For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

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  • 2 Corinthians 12:9–10

    And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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  • Hebrews 7:28

    For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.

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  • Hebrews 12:13

    And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.

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  • 2 Corinthians 12:5

    Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.

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  • Numbers 15:22–29

    And if ye have erred, and not observed all these commandments, which the LORD hath spoken unto Moses,

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  • Galatians 4:13

    Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first.

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