Hebrews 7:3

without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but having been made like the Son of God, remains a priest continually.

English Majority Text (NT)

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 divided a tenth part of everything, first being interpreted “king of righteousness,” and then also king of Salem, which is “king of peace,”

4But observe how great this man was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:3And approaching Him, the tempter said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones may become bread.”

Hebrews 7:17For He testifies: “ You are 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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