Ibrani 5:4

5:4 And no one assumes this honor ¹  on his own initiative, ²  but only when called to it by God, ³  as in fact Aaron was.

Ibrani 7:19

7:19 for the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

Ibrani 7:21

7:21 but Jesus ⁴  did so ⁵  with a sworn affirmation by the one who said to him, “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever’” ⁶  –

[5:4]  ¹ sn Honor refers here to the honor of the high priesthood.

[5:4]  ² tn Grk “by himself, on his own.”

[5:4]  ³ tn Grk “being called by God.”

[7:21]  ⁴ tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[7:21]  ⁵ tn The words “did so” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.

[7:21]  ⁶ sn A quotation from Ps 110:4 (see Heb 5:6, 6:20, and 7:17).