See Leviticus 16:6; Leviticus 16:11. In this respect Christ might not seem to resemble the Levitical priest. Yet as He took our sin upon Him, there is a sense in which He offered sacrifice for Himself with us.

4-6. The second qualification—divine appointment.

6. This is developed in Hebrews 7 : see notes there.

7-10. The way in which Christ was perfected as a priest, the way of suffering and obedience.

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