“And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.”
And no one takes this honor on himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was — priestly office is not self-assumed but divinely conferred. The example of Aaron shows that priests are appointed; their authority derives not from natural ability but from God's call.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 5:4
Then also [there are] other [points]: He is made [Priest] (he says) by Another and does not of Himself intrude into [the office]. This too is common Hebrews 5:4, “And no man takes this honor to himself, but he that is called of God as was Aaron.” Here again he conciliates them in another point, because He was sent from God: which Christ was wont to say throughout to the Jews. “He that sent Me is greater than I,” and, “I came not of Myself.” John 12:49; 14:28; 8:42 He…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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