en_tn_condensed/heb/05/01.md

Connecting Statement:

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.

chosen from among people

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "whom God chooses from among the people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)

is appointed

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God appoints" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)

to act on the behalf of people

"to represent the people"