Hebrews 7:20

And inasmuch as it was not without an oath,--

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19for the law perfected nothing,--and on the other the bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw near to God.

21for they indeed were made priests without an oath, but he with an oath by him who said to him: The Lord swore and will not repent, thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek[7:21],--

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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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