Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
In things pertaining to God (ta prov ton qeon). Accusative of general reference as in Hebrews 2:17 (Romans 15:17). The two essential points about any high priest are human sympathy (Hebrews 5:1-3) and divine appointment (Hebrews 5:4). He is taken from men and appointed in behalf of men.
That he may offer (ina prosferh). Purpose clause with ina and present active subjunctive of prosferw, "that he keep on offering (from time to time)."
Both gifts (dwra)
and sacrifices (kai qusiav). General term (dwra) and bloody offerings, but the two together are inclusive of all as in Hebrews 8:3; Hebrews 9:9 (1 Kings 8:64).
For sins (uper amartiwn). His own included (Hebrews 7:27) except in the case of Jesus.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Hebrews 2:17
Hebrews 5:1
Hebrews 5:3
Hebrews 7:28
Hebrews 8:3
Hebrews 9:9
Hebrews 9:14
Hebrews 9:25
1 Peter 3:18
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