Have you ever known a person who turned his or her back on Christ and the church and simply walked away? Perhaps you have struggled to maintain your own Christian commitment in the face of disillusionment, spiritual confusion, loss of perspective, or outright persecution. The book of Hebrews points us to Christ. It provides light to help struggling Christians see Jesus clearly and stand firm. S…
1Porque todo sumo sacerdote tomado de entre los hombres es constituido a favor de los hombres en lo que a Dios se refiere, para que presente ofrendas y sacrificios por los pecados;
2para que se muestre paciente con los ignorantes y extraviados, puesto que él también está rodeado de debilidad;
3y por causa de ella debe ofrecer por los pecados, tanto por sí mismo como también por el pueblo.
4Y nadie toma para sí esta honra, sino el que es llamado por Dios, como lo fue Aarón.
5Así tampoco Cristo se glorificó a sí mismo haciéndose sumo sacerdote, sino el que le dijo: Tú eres mi Hijo, Yo te he engendrado hoy.
6Como también dice en otro lugar: Tú eres sacerdote para siempre, Según el orden de Melquisedec.
7Y Cristo, en los días de su carne, ofreciendo ruegos y súplicas con gran clamor y lágrimas al que le podía librar de la muerte, fue oído a causa de su temor reverente.
8Y aunque era Hijo, por lo que padeció aprendió la obediencia;
9y habiendo sido perfeccionado, vino a ser autor de eterna salvación para todos los que le obedecen;
10y fue declarado por Dios sumo sacerdote según el orden de Melquisedec.
11Acerca de esto tenemos mucho que decir, y difícil de explicar, por cuanto os habéis hecho tardos para oír.
12Porque debiendo ser ya maestros, después de tanto tiempo, tenéis necesidad de que se os vuelva a enseñar cuáles son los primeros rudimentos de las palabras de Dios; y habéis llegado a ser tales que tenéis necesidad de leche, y no de alimento sólido.
13Y todo aquel que participa de la leche es inexperto en la palabra de justicia, porque es niño;
14pero el alimento sólido es para los que han alcanzado madurez, para los que por el uso tienen los sentidos ejercitados en el discernimiento del bien y del mal.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. 5:1-10 This section addresses the appointment of the Son of God as a superior High Priest. The fo…
5:1-10 This section addresses the appointment of the Son of God as a superior High Priest. The focal text is Ps 110:4, which reveals God’s oath that the Son would be a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
5:1 Every high priest: This phrase introduces requirements for high priests in general. • a man: The high priest was one of the people, so Jesus had to become human (see 2:17-18). • A second requirement for high priests was that they would represent other people by offering sacrifices on their behalf (7:25-28). Only the high priest could offer the sacrifice on the Day of Atonement (Exod 29; Lev 16:1-25).
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Versículo 2
II. 5:2 A high priest was able to deal gently with those who sin because he himself was subject to th…
5:2 A high priest was able to deal gently with those who sin because he himself was subject to the same weaknesses, i.e., he was sinful (5:3; cp. 4:15).
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Versículo 3
III. 5:3 On the Day of Atonement the high priest was required to offer sacrifices for himself and his …
5:3 On the Day of Atonement the high priest was required to offer sacrifices for himself and his household prior to offering sacrifices for the people (Lev 16:11).
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Versículo 4
IV. 5:4 The role of high priest is by God’s appointment rather than human enlistment (see Exod 28:1; …
5:4 The role of high priest is by God’s appointment rather than human enlistment (see Exod 28:1; Lev 8:1-12; Num 16:1-26).
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Versículo 5
V. 5:5-6 The author brings Pss 2:7 and 110:4 together based on shared language—both passages have Go…
5:5-6 The author brings Pss 2:7 and 110:4 together based on shared language—both passages have God speaking to his Son. The exalted Son, who came to earth as a human (Heb 1–2), is the one God has appointed to a unique high priesthood.
VI
Versículo 7
VI. 5:7-10 Jesus’ suffering was a foundation for his superior priesthood. The Son’s humiliation and s…
5:7-10 Jesus’ suffering was a foundation for his superior priesthood. The Son’s humiliation and suffering preceded his exaltation (2:9; Phil 2:5-11).
5:7 The phrase with a loud cry and tears is probably an allusion to Christ’s suffering in the Garden (see Matt 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:40-46). God heard his prayers in the sense of affirming his righteousness and suitability for his role as high priest. Jesus’ faithful devotion is being presented as an example for the readers (cp. Heb 12:2-3).
VII
Versículo 8
VII. 5:8 he learned obedience from the things he suffered: Jesus was not disobedient before his suffer…
5:8 he learned obedience from the things he suffered: Jesus was not disobedient before his suffering, but he walked his path of human experience—all the way to his death on the cross—in complete submission to the Father’s will. We are expected to travel the same path (12:1-11).
VIII
Versículo 9
VIII. 5:9 God qualified him as a perfect High Priest: As used in Hebrews, perfect means “complete” or “…
5:9 God qualified him as a perfect High Priest: As used in Hebrews, perfect means “complete” or “mature” (see 2:10; 5:14; 7:11; 9:9-11). Jesus, through his sufferings, was qualified to be the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him. • High Priest is not in the Greek text, but it is implied. • As the Son obeyed the Father (5:8), submitting completely to the Father’s will, so those who come to him for salvation must obey him.
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Versículo 10
IX. 5:10 a High Priest in the order of Melchizedek: See 7:1-28.
5:10 a High Priest in the order of Melchizedek: See 7:1-28.
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Versículo 11
X. 5:11–6:20 After beginning to discuss Jesus’ appointment as High Priest (5:1-10), the author confr…
5:11–6:20 After beginning to discuss Jesus’ appointment as High Priest (5:1-10), the author confronts his audience with a series of exhortations (5:11–6:20). Such a shift in a sermon or discourse was meant to focus the hearers’ attention.
5:11–6:3 This exhortation deals with the recipients’ spiritual lethargy.
5:11 spiritually dull: The Greek term means “sluggish, dimwitted, negligent, lazy.”
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XI. 5:12 Their lack of spiritual vitality was especially shocking since they had been believers so lo…
5:12 Their lack of spiritual vitality was especially shocking since they had been believers so long: They ought to have been spiritual leaders who were teaching others from their wealth of knowledge and Christian experience. • the basic things: The most rudimentary aspects of the Christian faith (see 6:1-3). • The imagery of milk and solid food (or meat) was used to distinguish basic from advanced education, and immature from mature students.
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Versículo 14
XII. 5:14 Being able to recognize the difference between right and wrong is a defining characteristic …
5:14 Being able to recognize the difference between right and wrong is a defining characteristic of spiritual maturity.
Nuevo Testamento
Hebrews — Capítulo 5
Have you ever known a person who turned his or her back on Christ and the church and simply walked away? Perhaps you have struggled to maintain your own Christian commitment in the face of disillusionment, spiritual confusion, loss of perspective, or outright persecution. The book of Hebrews points us to Christ. It provides light to help struggling Christians see Jesus clearly and stand firm. S…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Porque todo sumo sacerdote tomado de entre los hombres es constituido a favor de los hombres en lo que a Dios se refiere, para que presente ofrendas y sacrificios por los pecados;
2para que se muestre paciente con los ignorantes y extraviados, puesto que él también está rodeado de debilidad;
3y por causa de ella debe ofrecer por los pecados, tanto por sí mismo como también por el pueblo.
4Y nadie toma para sí esta honra, sino el que es llamado por Dios, como lo fue Aarón.
5Así tampoco Cristo se glorificó a sí mismo haciéndose sumo sacerdote, sino el que le dijo: Tú eres mi Hijo, Yo te he engendrado hoy.
6Como también dice en otro lugar: Tú eres sacerdote para siempre, Según el orden de Melquisedec.
7Y Cristo, en los días de su carne, ofreciendo ruegos y súplicas con gran clamor y lágrimas al que le podía librar de la muerte, fue oído a causa de su temor reverente.
8Y aunque era Hijo, por lo que padeció aprendió la obediencia;
9y habiendo sido perfeccionado, vino a ser autor de eterna salvación para todos los que le obedecen;
10y fue declarado por Dios sumo sacerdote según el orden de Melquisedec.
11Acerca de esto tenemos mucho que decir, y difícil de explicar, por cuanto os habéis hecho tardos para oír.
12Porque debiendo ser ya maestros, después de tanto tiempo, tenéis necesidad de que se os vuelva a enseñar cuáles son los primeros rudimentos de las palabras de Dios; y habéis llegado a ser tales que tenéis necesidad de leche, y no de alimento sólido.
13Y todo aquel que participa de la leche es inexperto en la palabra de justicia, porque es niño;
14pero el alimento sólido es para los que han alcanzado madurez, para los que por el uso tienen los sentidos ejercitados en el discernimiento del bien y del mal.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 5:1-10 This section addresses the appointment of the Son of God as a superior High Priest. The fo…
Versículo 2
II. 5:2 A high priest was able to deal gently with those who sin because he himself was subject to th…
Versículo 3
III. 5:3 On the Day of Atonement the high priest was required to offer sacrifices for himself and his …
Versículo 4
IV. 5:4 The role of high priest is by God’s appointment rather than human enlistment (see Exod 28:1; …
Versículo 5
V. 5:5-6 The author brings Pss 2:7 and 110:4 together based on shared language—both passages have Go…
Versículo 7
VI. 5:7-10 Jesus’ suffering was a foundation for his superior priesthood. The Son’s humiliation and s…
Versículo 8
VII. 5:8 he learned obedience from the things he suffered: Jesus was not disobedient before his suffer…
Versículo 9
VIII. 5:9 God qualified him as a perfect High Priest: As used in Hebrews, perfect means “complete” or “…
Versículo 10
IX. 5:10 a High Priest in the order of Melchizedek: See 7:1-28.
Versículo 11
X. 5:11–6:20 After beginning to discuss Jesus’ appointment as High Priest (5:1-10), the author confr…
Versículo 12
XI. 5:12 Their lack of spiritual vitality was especially shocking since they had been believers so lo…
Versículo 14
XII. 5:14 Being able to recognize the difference between right and wrong is a defining characteristic …