Heb 5:2-3 | TNotes | STEP | 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 ).

eLev 16:11►

‏ Hebrews 5:2-3

5:2 ^a 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 ^b; cp. 4:15 ^c).
5:3 ^d 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 ^e).