Hebrews 5 (KJV)

14 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Hebrews Chapter 5 contains 14 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 13 chapters in Hebrews.

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1For 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:

2Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. <sup>can: or, can reasonably bear with</sup>

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

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

5So 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.

6As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

7Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; <sup>in that: or, for his piety</sup>

8Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

9And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

10Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.

11Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.

12For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

13For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. <sup>is unskillful: Gr. hath no experience</sup>

14But 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. <sup>of full age: or, perfect</sup> <sup>use: or, an habit, or, perfection</sup>

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What is Hebrews 5 in the KJV?

Hebrews 5 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 14 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Hebrews 5 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Hebrews 5 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Hebrews 5 (KJV)?

Hebrews Chapter 5 contains 14 verses in the King James Version. The book of Hebrews has 13 chapters total.

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