Hebrews 7:17

For it is borne witness, *Thou* art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedec.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

In Context

16who has been constituted not according to law of fleshly commandment, but according to power of indissoluble life.

18For there is a setting aside of the commandment going before for its weakness and unprofitableness,

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Cross References

Psalms 110:4Jehovah hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art priest for ever after the order of Melchisedek.

Hebrews 5:10addressed by God [as] high priest according to the order of Melchisedec.

Hebrews 7:15And it is yet more abundantly evident, since a different priest arises according to the similitude of Melchisedec,

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 →

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