Hebrews 7:11
Therefore, if consummation had occurred through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), then what further need would there be for another Priest to rise up according to the order of Melchizedek, one who was not called according to the order of Aaron?
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In Context
10For he was still in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.
12For since the priesthood has been transferred, it is necessary that the law also be transferred.
Cross References
Galatians 4:3So also we, when we were children, were subservient to the influences of the world.
Colossians 2:10And in him, you have been filled; for he is the head of all principality and power.
Hebrews 5:10having been called by God to be the High Priest, according to the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:15And yet it is far more evident that, according to the likeness of Melchizedek, there rises up another priest,
Hebrews 7:21But this man was made a priest with an oath, by the One who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and he will not repent. You are a priest forever.”
Hebrews 8:10For this is the testament which I will set before the house of Israel, after those days, says the Lord. I will instill my laws in their minds, and I will inscribe my laws on their hearts. And so, I will be their God, and they shall 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 →