Hebrews 7:20

And inasmuch as it is not without an oath, (for the others indeed were made priests without an oath;

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:

In Context

19(For the law brought nothing to perfection,) but a bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh to God.

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.)

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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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