Hebrews 7:17

Because He testifies: “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”

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In The King James Version

For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

In Context

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.

18You see, there is an annulling of the former rule because of its weakness and uselessness

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Cross References

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,

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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