Lane1 offers the following overview of the concentric structure of 5:1–10:
A. The old office of high priest – Hebrews 5:1
B. The solidarity of the high priest with the people – Hebrews 5:2–3
C. The humility of the high priest – Hebrews 5:4
C1. The humility of Christ – Hebrews 5:5–6
B1. The solidarity of Christ with God’s people – Hebrews 5:7–8
A1. The new office of high priest – Hebrews 5:9–102
1 For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.