Hebrews 5:4

No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by God, just like Aaron was.

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G2532} no{G3756} man{G5100} taketh{G2983}{(G5719)} this honour{G5092} unto himself{G1438}, but{G235} he that is called{G2564}{(G5746)} of{G5259} God{G2316}, as{G2509}{G2532} was Aaron{G2}.

Strong's King James

(4) No one takes this honour himself but rather is summoned by יהוה YAHWEH, as Aaron (Light; Mountain) was.

The F.O.G

[4] And no one simply decides to become a high priest by their own ambition. They must be called by God, just as Aaron was divinely chosen for this sacred role.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and no one to himself doth take the honour, but he who is called by God, as also Aaron:

Young's Literal Translation

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Hebrews 5:4

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Jean Paul Joseph

Hebrews 5:4