Hebrews 7:11
Now then, if there could be perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people had received the Law), what further need would there be for a different kind of priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, rather than being called according to the order of Aaron?
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
10because he was still in the reproductive system of his forefather when Melchizedek met him.
12(Because when the priesthood is changed there is also a change of law, of necessity.)
Cross References
Galatians 4:3Similarly, when we were children we were in slavery under the basic principles of the world.
Colossians 2:10and you are complete in Him who is the head over all rule and authority.
Hebrews 5:10having been designated by God as High Priest ‘according to the order of Melchizedek’;
Hebrews 7:15And it all becomes clearer still if a different kind of priest, in the likeness of Melchizedek, appears,
Hebrews 7:21—they indeed had become priests without an oath-taking, but He[S] with an oath by Him[F] who said to Him[S]: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His[F] mind; you are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek”
Hebrews 8:10“Now this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” says the Lord, “I will put my laws into their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be their God and they will 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 →