Hebrews 5:5

"Nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by God, just like Aaron was."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes that leadership in service and worship should not be self-assumed but divinely appointed, drawing a parallel to how Aaron was chosen by God for his priestly role, underscoring the importance of humility and divine calling in spiritual leadership.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 5. So also Christ glorified not himself. See Barnes "Joh 8:54". The meaning is, that Jesus was not ambitious; that he did not intrude himself into the great office of high priest; he did not enter upon its duties without being regularly called to it. Paul claimed that Christ held that office; but, as he was not descended from Aaron, and as no one might perform its duties without being regularly called to it, it was incumbent on him to show that Jesus was not an intruder, but had a regular vocation to that work. This he shows by a reference to two passages of the Old Testament. But he that said unto him.

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