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# Connecting Statement:
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The writer describes the sinfulness of the Old Testament priests, and then he shows that Christ has a better kind of priesthood, one not based on Aaron's priesthood but on the priesthood of Melchizedek.
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# chosen from among people
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "whom God chooses from among the people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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# is appointed
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God appoints" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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# to act on the behalf of people
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"to represent the people"
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