Hebrews 2:17
Context2:17 Therefore he had 1 to be made like his brothers and sisters 2 in every respect, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, to make atonement 3 for the sins of the people.
Hebrews 7:5
Context7:5 And those of the sons of Levi who receive the priestly office 4 have authorization according to the law to collect a tithe from the people, that is, from their fellow countrymen, 5 although they too are descendants of Abraham. 6
Hebrews 8:11
Context8:11 “And there will be no need at all 7 for each one to teach his countryman or each one to teach his brother saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ since they will all know me, from the least to the greatest. 8


[2:17] 1 tn Or “he was obligated.”
[2:17] 2 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 2:11.
[2:17] 3 tn Or “propitiation.”
[7:5] 4 tn Or “the priesthood.”
[7:5] 5 tn Grk “from their brothers.” See BDAG 18-19 s.v. ἀδελφός 2.b.
[7:5] 6 tn Grk “have come from the loins of Abraham.”
[8:11] 7 tn Grk “they will not teach, each one his fellow citizen…” The Greek makes this negation emphatic: “they will certainly not teach.”