Hebrews 7:3

without father, without mother, without table of descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life[7:3], but likened to the Son of God, remains a priest continually.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

2to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth of all; first indeed being interpreted King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

4Now consider how great this man was, to whom Abraham the patriarch also gave a tenth of the spoils.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:3And coming to him, the tempter said: If thou art the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread.

Hebrews 7:17For it is testified of him: Thou art a priest forever; After the order of Melchizedek.

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 →

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