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Hebrews 5

Heb. 5:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Who can
dunamai (Greek #1410)
to be able or possible
KJV usage: be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-ahee
Origin: of uncertain affinity
ζhave compassion on
metriopatheo (Greek #3356)
to be moderate in passion, i.e. gentle (to treat indulgently)
KJV usage: have compassion.
Pronounce: met-ree-op-ath-eh'-o
Origin: from a compound of the base of 3357 and 3806
the ignorant
agnoeo (Greek #50)
not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination)
KJV usage: (be) ignorant(-ly), not know, not understand, unknown.
Pronounce: ag-no-eh'-o
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 3539
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
on
metriopatheo (Greek #3356)
to be moderate in passion, i.e. gentle (to treat indulgently)
KJV usage: have compassion.
Pronounce: met-ree-op-ath-eh'-o
Origin: from a compound of the base of 3357 and 3806
them that are out of the way
planao (Greek #4105)
to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)
KJV usage: go astray, deceive, err, seduce, wander, be out of the way.
Pronounce: plan-ah'-o
Origin: from 4106
; for that
epei (Greek #1893)
thereupon, i.e. since (of time or cause)
KJV usage: because, else, for that (then, -asmuch as), otherwise, seeing that, since, when.
Pronounce: ep-i'
Origin: from 1909 and 1487
he
perikeimai (Greek #4029)
to lie all around, i.e. inclose, encircle, hamper (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be bound (compassed) with, hang about.
Pronounce: per-ik'-i-mahee
Origin: from 4012 and 2749
z himself
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
is compassed with
perikeimai (Greek #4029)
to lie all around, i.e. inclose, encircle, hamper (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be bound (compassed) with, hang about.
Pronounce: per-ik'-i-mahee
Origin: from 4012 and 2749
infirmity
astheneia (Greek #769)
feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady; morally, frailty
KJV usage: disease, infirmity, sickness, weakness.
Pronounce: as-then'-i-ah
Origin: from 772
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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ζ
or, reasonably bear with.
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Heb. 7:28• 28For the law constituteth men high priests, having infirmity; but the word of the oath-swearing that [was] after the law, a Son perfected forever. (Heb. 7:28)

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Who.
Heb. 2:18• 18for in that himself hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those that are tempted. (Heb. 2:18)
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Heb. 4:15• 15For we have not a high priest unable to sympathize with our infirmities, but tempted as he hath been in all things alike apart from sin. (Heb. 4:15)
have compassion on.
or, reasonably bear with.
ignorant.
Num. 15:22‑29• 22{i}And if ye sin inadvertently, and do not all these commandments, which Jehovah hath spoken unto Moses,{/i}
 23{i}all that Jehovah hath commanded you through Moses, from the day that Jehovah gave commandment, and henceforward throughout your generations;{/i}
 24{i}then it shall be, if ought be committed by inadvertence hid from the eyes of the assembly, that the whole assembly shall offer one young bullock for a burnt-offering, for a sweet odour to Jehovah, and its oblation and its drink-offering according to the ordinance, and one buck of the goats for a sin-offering.{/i}
 25{i}And the priest shall make atonement for the whole assembly of the children of Israel, and it shall be forgiven them; for it was a sin of inadvertence, and they have brought before Jehovah their offering, as an offering by fire to Jehovah, and their sin-offering for their sin of inadvertence;{/i}
 26{i}and it shall be forgiven the whole assembly of the children of Israel, and the stranger that sojourneth among them; for with all the people there was a sin of inadvertence.{/i}
 27{i}And if one soul sin through inadvertence, then he shall present a yearling she-goat for a sin-offering.{/i}
 28{i}And the priest shall make atonement for the soul that hath done inadvertently, when he sinneth by inadvertence before Jehovah, to make atonement for him; and it shall be forgiven him.{/i}
 29{i}For him that is born in the land among the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them—there shall be one law for you, for him who doeth anything through inadvertence.{/i} (Num. 15:22‑29)
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1 Tim. 1:13• 13though before I was a blasphemer and persecutor and doer of outrage. But I had mercy shown me because I did [it] ignorantly in unbelief; (1 Tim. 1:13)
them.
Heb. 12:13• 13and make straight paths for your feet that what is lame be not turned out of the way but rather be healed. (Heb. 12:13)
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Ex. 32:8• 8{i}They have turned aside quickly out of the way that I commanded them: they have made themselves a molten calf, and have bowed down to it, and have sacrificed thereunto, and said, This is thy god, Israel, who has brought thee up out of the land of Egypt!{/i} (Ex. 32:8)
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Judg. 2:17• 17And 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 Jehovah; but they did not so. (Judg. 2:17)
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Isa. 30:11• 11get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us! (Isa. 30:11)
is compassed.
Heb. 7:28• 28For the law constituteth men high priests, having infirmity; but the word of the oath-swearing that [was] after the law, a Son perfected forever. (Heb. 7:28)
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Ex. 32:2‑5,21‑24• 2{i}And Aaron said to them, Break off the golden rings that are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them to me.{/i}
 3{i}Then all the people broke off the golden rings that were in their ears, and brought them to Aaron.{/i}
 4{i}And he took them out of their hand, and fashioned it with a chisel and made of it a molten calf: and they said, This is thy god, Israel, who has brought thee up out of the land of Egypt!{/i}
 5{i}And Aaron saw it , and built an altar before it; and Aaron made a proclamation, and said, Tomorrow is a feast to Jehovah!{/i}
 21{i}And Moses said to Aaron, What has this people done to thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin on them?{/i}
 22{i}And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord burn! thou knowest the people, that they are set on mischief.{/i}
 23{i}And they said to me, Make us a god, who will go before us; for this Moses, the man that has brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what is become of him!{/i}
 24{i}And I said to them, Who has gold? They broke it off, and gave it me, and I cast it into the fire, and there came out this calf.{/i} (Ex. 32:2‑5,21‑24)
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Num. 12:1‑9• 1And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married; for he had married an Ethiopian woman.
 2And they said, Hath Jehovah indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? And Jehovah heard it.
 3(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)
 4{i}Then{/i} Jehovah spake suddenly unto Moses, {i}and to Aaron, and to Miriam,{/i} Come out ye three unto the tabernacle of the congregation. {i}And they went out, they three{/i}.
 5And Jehovah came down in the pillar of the cloud, and stood in the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam; {i}and they both came forth{/i}.
 6And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I Jehovah will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.
 7My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.
 8With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches: and the similitude of the Lord shall he behold; wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?
 9And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against them; and he departed; (Num. 12:1‑9)
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Num. 20:10‑12• 10{i}And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said to them,{/i} Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?
 11And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod {i}smote the rock twice, and much water came out, and the assembly drank, and their beasts.{/i}
 12And Jehovah spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them. (Num. 20:10‑12)
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Luke 22:32• 32but I have besought for thee that thy faith fail not, and thou, when once turned back establish thy brethren. (Luke 22:32)
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2 Cor. 11:30• 30If I must boast, I will boast in the matters of my infirmity. (2 Cor. 11:30)
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2 Cor. 12:5,9‑10• 5On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on mine own behalf I will not boast save in [my] weaknesses.
 9and he hath said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for [my] power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses that the power of Christ may rest on me.
 10Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits for Christ; for when I am weak, then am I strong. (2 Cor. 12:5,9‑10)
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Gal. 4:13• 13but ye know that in weakness of the flesh I preached to you the first time; (Gal. 4:13)
• Expresses a ground in ver. 2 and a consequence in ver. 3 which faith ought to have regarded as intolerable in His case, because it is opposed to the truth of both His person and His work. The fact is that it is simply every case of human high priesthood which is set before us here, and not that of Christ, which follows subsequently, and is placed in marked contradistinction. (“Hebrews 5:1-4” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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being able to exercise forbearance towards the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is clothed with infirmity;

W. Kelly Translation

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being able to forbear with the ignorant and erring, since himself also is compassed with infirmity;