Translation Comparison

Hebrews 5:1

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse Hebrews 5:1 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Hebrews 5:1 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:
American Standard VersionASV	For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For every high priest taken from among men, is ordained for men in the things that appertain to God, that he may offer up gifts and sacrifices for sins:
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	For every high priest taken from amongst men is established for men in things relating to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;
English Revised VersionERV	For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For every high priest taken from among men, is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:
World English BibleWEB	For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	For every chief priest — out of men taken — in behalf of men is set in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins,
American King James VersionAKJV	For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	For every High Priest is chosen from among men, and is appointed to act on behalf of men in matters relating to God, in order to offer both gifts and sin-offerings,

King James Bible

KJV

For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

American Standard Version

ASV

For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For every high priest taken from among men, is ordained for men in the things that appertain to God, that he may offer up gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For every high priest taken from amongst men is established for men in things relating to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;

English Revised Version

ERV

For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For every high priest taken from among men, is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

World English Bible

WEB

For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

For every chief priest — out of men taken — in behalf of men is set in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins,

American King James Version

AKJV

For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

For every High Priest is chosen from among men, and is appointed to act on behalf of men in matters relating to God, in order to offer both gifts and sin-offerings,

King James Bible

KJV

For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

American Standard Version

ASV

For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For every high priest taken from among men, is ordained for men in the things that appertain to God, that he may offer up gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For every high priest taken from amongst men is established for men in things relating to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;

English Revised Version

ERV

For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For every high priest taken from among men, is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

World English Bible

WEB

For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

For every chief priest — out of men taken — in behalf of men is set in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins,

American King James Version

AKJV

For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

For every High Priest is chosen from among men, and is appointed to act on behalf of men in matters relating to God, in order to offer both gifts and sin-offerings,