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on behalf of
This may be translated as, "for the benefit of" or, "in the place of."
as a substitute for the punishment for their sins
God allowed people to bring animals to sacrifice for their sin as a reminder of the punishment that they deserved and their dependence on God to remove their sin. God accepted these sacrifices as a temporary covering for sin and did not punish the people for it.
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
That is, "allow himself to be killed."
perfect sacrifice
That is, "a sacrifice that has no fault or imperfection."