Hebrews 7:18
Certainly, there is a setting aside of the former commandment, because of its weakness and lack of usefulness.
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In Context
17For he testifies: “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
Cross References
Acts 13:39In him, all who believe are justified.
Romans 8:3For though this was impossible under the law, because it was weakened by the flesh, God sent his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and because of sin, in order to condemn sin in the flesh,
Galatians 3:17But I say this: the testament confirmed by God, which, after four hundred and thirty years became the Law, does not nullify, so as to make the promise empty.
Galatians 4:21Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, have you not read the law?
Hebrews 7:11Therefore, 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?
Hebrews 8:7For if the former one had been entirely without fault, then a place certainly would not have been sought for a subsequent one.
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 →