‏ Hebrews 5:1

 In things pertaining to God ( τα προς τον θεον ). Accusative of general reference as in 2:17 (Ro 15:17). The two essential points about any high priest are human sympathy (5:1-3) and divine appointment (5:4). He is taken from men and appointed in behalf of men.

 That he may offer ( ινα προσφερη ). Purpose clause with  ινα and present active subjunctive of  προσφερω, "that he keep on offering (from time to time)."

 Both gifts ( δωρα )

 and sacrifices ( κα θυσιας ). General term ( δωρα ) and bloody offerings, but the two together are inclusive of all as in 8:3; 9:9 (1Ki 8:64).

 For sins ( υπερ αμαρτιων ). His own included (7:27) except in the case of Jesus.

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