Hebrews 7:11
If then perfection was by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchisedech, and not be called according to the order of Aaron?
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
10For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedech met him.
12For the priesthood being translated, it is necessary that a translation also be made of the law.
Cross References
Galatians 4:3So we also, when we were children, were serving under the elements of the world.
Colossians 2:10And you are filled in him, who is the head of all principality and power:
Hebrews 5:10Called by God a high priest according to the order of Melchisedech.
Hebrews 7:15And it is yet far more evident: if according to the similitude of Melchisedech there ariseth another priest,
Hebrews 7:21But this with an oath, by him that said unto him: The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever.)
Hebrews 8:10For this is the testament which I will make to the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord: I will give my laws into their mind, and in their heart will I write them: and 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 →