📖 Hebrews — Chapter 5 (KJV)
Read the complete King James Version chapter below, then explore the passage sections, check what you remember, and keep your private study notes.
Red lettering identifies words spoken by Jesus; it is an editorial reading aid. Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Hebrews 5:1 For Revery 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:
Hebrews 5:2 RWho can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.
Hebrews 5:3 And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.
Hebrews 5:4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.
Hebrews 5:5 So also RChrist 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.
Hebrews 5:6 As he saith also in another place, RThou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Hebrews 5:7 Who in Rthe 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;
Hebrews 5:8 Though Rhe were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;
Hebrews 5:9 And Rbeing made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;
Hebrews 5:10 RCalled of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.
Hebrews 5:11 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are Rdull of hearing.
Hebrews 5:12 For when Rfor 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.
Hebrews 5:13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in Rthe word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
Hebrews 5:14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are Rof full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 5:1–4 — A high priest's appointed service
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The high priest represents people before God with sacrifices, acting compassionately as one acquainted with weakness and appointed rather than self-exalted.
Key Truth: Treat spiritual service as an entrusted responsibility.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “For every ____ priest taken from among men is ordained for men in …” (Hebrews 5:1)
Find it in Hebrews 5:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And by ____ hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for …” (Hebrews 5:3)
Find it in Hebrews 5:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And no man taketh this ____ unto himself, but he that is called of God, as …” (Hebrews 5:4)
Find it in Hebrews 5:4 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 5:5–10 — Christ's obedient priesthood
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Christ is appointed through Scripture, suffers in obedience, and becomes the author of eternal salvation, named after Melchisedec's order.
Key Truth: Look to Christ's faithful priesthood.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Though he were a ____ , yet learned he obedience by the things which he …” (Hebrews 5:8)
Find it in Hebrews 5:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the …” (Hebrews 5:8)
Find it in Hebrews 5:8 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.” (Hebrews 5:10)
Find it in Hebrews 5:10 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 5:11–14 — Grow beyond spiritual infancy
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Dull hearing limits further instruction. The writer calls for maturity and trained discernment rather than remaining dependent on elementary teaching.
Key Truth: Practice truth until discernment grows.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Of ____ we have many things to say, and hard to be …” (Hebrews 5:11)
Find it in Hebrews 5:11 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of ____ : for he is a babe.” (Hebrews 5:13)
Find it in Hebrews 5:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… use have their senses exercised to discern both good and ____ .” (Hebrews 5:14)
Find it in Hebrews 5:14 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 110:4 — The chapter cites the promise of priesthood after Melchisedec's order.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Which truth needs to move from familiar words into practiced discernment?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 5:1–4 (A high priest's appointed service) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 5:5–10 (Christ's obedient priesthood) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 5:11–14 (Grow beyond spiritual infancy) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How is the Son's learning obedience described?
5. What practice characterizes those suited for strong meat?
Notes
Write what you want to remember, questions to explore, or Scriptures to look up later. Your saved notes are private to your account.
Loading your notes…
Chapter Navigation