Hebrews 7:17
For it has been witnessed of him, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
In Context
16That is to say, not made by a law based on the flesh, but by the power of a life without end:
18So the law which went before is put on one side, because it was feeble and without profit.
Cross References
Psalms 110:4The Lord has made an oath, and will not take it back. You are a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek.
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,
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:12-28
Melchisedec and Christ Compared. ( a. d. 62.) 11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. 13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar. 14 For it is evident that… Read the whole commentary →