“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:”
Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins — the office of high priest is defined by two characteristics: selection from among humanity and appointment to mediate between people and God. The priestly function is soteriological: offering gifts and sacrifices for sins demonstrates the priest's role as reconciler.
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