Hebrews 7:11
Now if it was possible for things to be made complete through the priests of the house of Levi (for the law was given to the people in connection with them), what need was there for another priest who was of the order of Melchizedek and not of the order of Aaron?
Bible in Basic English
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In Context
10Because he was still in his father's body when Melchizedek came to him.
12Because if the priests are changed, it is necessary to make a change in the law.
Cross References
Galatians 4:3So we, when we were young, were kept under the first rules of the world;
Colossians 2:10And you are complete in him, who is the head of all rule and authority:
Hebrews 5:10Being named by God a high priest of the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:15And this is even more clear if a second priest has come up who is like Melchizedek,
Hebrews 7:21(For those were made priests without an oath, but this one was made a priest with an oath by him who says of him, The Lord gave his oath, which he will not take back, that you are a priest for ever);
Hebrews 8:10For this is the agreement which I will make with the people of Israel after those days: I will put my laws into their minds, writing them in their hearts: and I will be their God, and they will be my people:
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:2-11
Melchisedec's Priesthood. ( a. d. 62.) 1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; 3 Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. 4 Now… Read the whole commentary →