Hebrews 7:15

And it all becomes clearer still if a different kind of priest, in the likeness of Melchizedek, appears,

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In The King James Version

And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,

In Context

14For it is evident that our Lord arose out of Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

16who has come, not on the basis of a law about a physical rule but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life.

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Cross References

Hebrews 7:11Now 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?

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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