Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness. New Living Translation And he is able to deal gently with ignorant and wayward people because he himself is subject to the same weaknesses. English Standard Version He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Berean Standard Bible He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is beset by weakness. Berean Literal Bible being able to exercise forbearance with those being ignorant and going astray, since he himself also is encompassed by weakness; King James Bible Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. New King James Version He can have compassion on those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is also subject to weakness. New American Standard Bible he can deal gently with the ignorant and misguided, since he himself also is clothed in weakness; NASB 1995 he can deal gently with the ignorant and misguided, since he himself also is beset with weakness; NASB 1977 he can deal gently with the ignorant and misguided, since he himself also is beset with weakness; Legacy Standard Bible being able to deal gently with the ignorant and misguided, since he himself also is beset with weakness; Amplified Bible He is able to deal gently with the spiritually ignorant and misguided, since he is also subject to human weakness; Christian Standard Bible He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he is also clothed with weakness. Holman Christian Standard Bible He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he is also subject to weakness. American Standard Version who can bear gently with the ignorant and erring, for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity; Contemporary English Version A high priest has weaknesses of his own, and he feels sorry for foolish and sinful people. English Revised Version who can bear gently with the ignorant and erring, for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity; GOD'S WORD® Translation The chief priest can be gentle with people who are ignorant and easily deceived, because he also has weaknesses. Good News Translation Since he himself is weak in many ways, he is able to be gentle with those who are ignorant and make mistakes. International Standard Version He can deal gently with people who are ignorant and easily deceived, since he himself is subject to weakness. Majority Standard Bible He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is beset by weakness. NET Bible He is able to deal compassionately with those who are ignorant and erring, since he also is subject to weakness, New Heart English Bible The high priest can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, because he himself is also surrounded with weakness. Webster's Bible Translation Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. Weymouth New Testament and must be one who is able to bear patiently with the ignorant and erring, because he himself also is beset with infirmity. World English Bible The high priest can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, because he himself is also surrounded with weakness. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbeing able to be gentle to those being ignorant and going astray, since he is also surrounded with weakness; Berean Literal Bible being able to exercise forbearance with those being ignorant and going astray, since he himself also is encompassed by weakness; Young's Literal Translation able to be gentle to those ignorant and going astray, since himself also is compassed with infirmity; Smith's Literal Translation Being able to moderate the passions to the ignorant, and deceived; since he also is surrounded with weakness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho can have compassion on them that are ignorant and that err: because he himself also is compassed with infirmity. Catholic Public Domain Version he is able to commiserate with those who are ignorant and who wander astray, because he himself is also encompassed by infirmity. New American Bible He is able to deal patiently with the ignorant and erring, for he himself is beset by weakness New Revised Standard Version He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe is one who can humble himself and have compassion on those who are ignorant and go astray: for he himself also is subject to weaknesses. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Who can humble himself and suffer with those who are ignorant and erring because he is also clothed with weakness, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentbeing able to have compassion on the ignorant and erring, because he himself is beset with infirmity: Godbey New Testament being able to sympathize with the ignorant and erring, since himself is also compassed about with infirmity; Haweis New Testament being able to feel tenderly for the ignorant and erroneous; forasmuch as he is himself encompassed with infirmity. Mace New Testament he might have the greater compassion for those who sin through ignorance or mistake, and for the same reason Weymouth New Testament and must be one who is able to bear patiently with the ignorant and erring, because he himself also is beset with infirmity. Worrell New Testament able to bear with the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is encompassed with infirmity; Worsley New Testament who can have due compassion on the ignorant and those that are going astray; seeing he himself also is surrounded with infirmity: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Perfect High Priest1Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is beset by weakness. 3That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.… Cross References Leviticus 9:7 Then Moses said to Aaron, “Approach the altar and sacrifice your sin offering and your burnt offering to make atonement for yourself and for the people. And sacrifice the people’s offering to make atonement for them, as the LORD has commanded.” Numbers 15:25-28 The priest is to make atonement for the whole congregation of Israel, so that they may be forgiven; for the sin was unintentional and they have brought to the LORD a food offering and a sin offering, presented before the LORD for their unintentional sin. / Then the whole congregation of Israel and the foreigners residing among them will be forgiven, since it happened to all the people unintentionally. / Also, if one person sins unintentionally, he is to present a year-old female goat as a sin offering. ... Isaiah 53:4 Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. Matthew 9:36 When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 14:14 When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick. Matthew 15:32 Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.” Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots. Romans 15:1 We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 1 Corinthians 9:22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Philippians 2:7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. Colossians 3:12-13 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 1 Timothy 1:13 I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy. 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst. Treasury of Scripture Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. Who. Hebrews 2:18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. have compassion on. Numbers 15:22-29 And if ye have erred, and not observed all these commandments, which the LORD hath spoken unto Moses, … 1 Timothy 1:13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. them. Hebrews 12:13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Exodus 32:8 They have turned aside quickly out of the way which I commanded them: they have made them a molten calf, and have worshipped it, and have sacrificed thereunto, and said, These be thy gods, O Israel, which have brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. Judges 2:17 And yet they would not hearken unto their judges, but they went a whoring after other gods, and bowed themselves unto them: they turned quickly out of the way which their fathers walked in, obeying the commandments of the LORD; but they did not so. is compassed. Hebrews 7:28 For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore. Exodus 32:2-5,21-24 And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me… Numbers 12:1-9 And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman… Jump to Previous Able Astray Bear Beset Clothed Compassed Compassion Deal Erring Exercise Feeble Feeling Forbearance Gently High Ignorant Infirmity Patiently Priest Subject Surrounded Towards True. Wandering Way Wayward WeaknessJump to Next Able Astray Bear Beset Clothed Compassed Compassion Deal Erring Exercise Feeble Feeling Forbearance Gently High Ignorant Infirmity Patiently Priest Subject Surrounded Towards True. Wandering Way Wayward WeaknessHebrews 5 1. The honor of our Savior's priesthood.11. Negligence in the knowledge thereof is reproved. He is able to deal gently The phrase "He is able to deal gently" is derived from the Greek word "metriopathein," which means to moderate one's feelings or to show compassion. This term is significant in the context of the high priest's role, emphasizing the balance between justice and mercy. Historically, the high priest in Israel was expected to embody this balance, serving as a mediator between God and the people. The ability to deal gently is not just a passive trait but an active, compassionate engagement with others, reflecting the heart of Christ, our ultimate High Priest, who understands human frailty. with those who are ignorant and misguided since he himself is beset by weakness Parallel Commentaries ... Greek He is ableδυνάμενος (dynamenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. to deal gently μετριοπαθεῖν (metriopathein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 3356: To bear gently with, have compassion. From a compound of the base of metrios and pathos; to be moderate in passion, i.e. Gentle. with those who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. are ignorant ἀγνοοῦσιν (agnoousin) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 50: To do not know, be ignorant of, sometimes with the idea of willful ignorance. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. misguided, πλανωμένοις (planōmenois) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 4105: To lead astray, deceive, cause to wander. From plane; to roam. since ἐπεὶ (epei) Conjunction Strong's 1893: Of time: when, after; of cause: since, because; otherwise: else. From epi and ei; thereupon, i.e. Since. he himself αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. is beset by περίκειται (perikeitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4029: From peri and keimai; to lie all around, i.e. Inclose, encircle, hamper. weakness. ἀσθένειαν (astheneian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 769: From asthenes; feebleness; by implication, malady; morally, frailty. Links Hebrews 5:2 NIVHebrews 5:2 NLT Hebrews 5:2 ESV Hebrews 5:2 NASB Hebrews 5:2 KJV Hebrews 5:2 BibleApps.com Hebrews 5:2 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 5:2 Chinese Bible Hebrews 5:2 French Bible Hebrews 5:2 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Hebrews 5:2 The high priest can deal gently (Heb. He. Hb) |
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