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Heb. 5:1–4 He can deal gently. High priests were human and understood human weakness. They presented sacrifices for sins for others and for themselves. Jesus, however, is the perfect high priest, since he is without sin and therefore does not need to offer a sacrifice for himself (7:26–28).
Heb. 5:5–6 God the Father appointed Jesus to be high priest (see vv. 1, 4). Psalm 2:7 is quoted, followed by Ps. 110:4. Jesus combines the role of high priest with his status as Son of God (see Heb. 4:14; 5:8–10). after the order of Melchizedek. See 7:1–28.
Heb. 5:7 with loud cries and tears. One might first recall Jesus’ agonizing prayer in Gethsemane, but the broad time reference (In the days of his flesh) suggests that Jesus’ earthly prayers were constantly heartfelt, earnest, and accompanied by tears. Able to save him from death describes the resurrection, whereby God saved Jesus “from” or “out of” death.
Heb. 5:8 he learned obedience through what he suffered. Jesus was always without sin (4:15; 7:26) and always obedient. Yet he still gained knowledge and experience by living as a human being (see Luke 2:40, 52).
Heb. 5:9–10 being made perfect. During his childhood, Jesus did not lack any godly character quality. But he did lack the full experience of having lived a perfect human life, obeying the Father in everything, without sin. order of Melchizedek. See v. 6 and ch. 7.
Heb. 5:11–6:12 The author interrupts his discussion of Jesus as high priest to challenge his readers to grow in their faith. He rebukes them for their lack of maturity (5:11–14), lists the basics that they should already know (6:1–3), and warns them about the danger of falling away (6:4–8). Nevertheless, he is confident that they will persevere (6:9–12).
Heb. 5:11 The author often encourages his readers (6:9–10; 10:32–34), but here he scolds them. hard to explain. In ch. 7 he will “explain” the reference to Melchizedek (5:10).
Heb. 5:12–14 basic principles of the oracles of God. The most basic truths about God. Milk vs. solid food shows the readers’ immaturity in the faith.
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