Hebrews 2:17

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
World English Bible (WEB)
Wherefore{G3606} in{G2596} all things{G3956} it behoved him{G3784}{(G5707)} to be made like{G3666}{(G5683)} unto his brethren{G80}, that{G2443} he might be{G1096}{(G5638)} a merciful{G1655} and{G2532} faithful{G4103} high priest{G749} in things pertaining to{G4314} God{G2316}, to{G1519} make reconciliation for{G2433}{(G5745)} the sins{G266} of the people{G2992}.
Strong's King James
(17) Therefore He was obligated to be made like his brothers in every way so that He might become a merciful and faithful High Priest towards יהוה YAHWEH, for a merciful sacrifice for the sinful deviations of people.
The F.O.G*
[17] Therefore, He had to become like His brothers and sisters in every way, so that He might become a compassionate and faithful High Priest in matters relating to God, making atonement for the people's sins.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
wherefore it did behove him in all things to be made like to the brethren, that he might become a kind and stedfast chief-priest in the things with God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people,
Young's Literal Translation

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