# However

The connecting word **However** contrasts the Israelite priests’ performance, with the Messiah’s performance as priest. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])

# the perfect high priest

Unlike the other high priests, the Messiah would never sin, and he would permanently take away all the sins of the people.

# offer himself

This could mean ‘allow himself to be killed.’

# a perfect sacrifice

This could mean ‘a sacrifice that has no fault or imperfection.’