Hebrews 7:11
Now if perfection could have been achieved through the priesthood of Levi (for that's how the law was received), what was the need for another priest to come following the order of Melchizedek, and not following the order of Aaron?
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10for he was yet to be born from his father when Melchizedek met Abraham.
12If the priesthood is changed, then the law needs to be changed too.
Cross References
Galatians 4:3It's just the same for us. When we were children, we were slaves subject to the basic rules of the law.
Colossians 2:10and you have been made full in him. He is supreme over every ruler and authority.
Hebrews 5:10having been designated by God as a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:15What makes it even clearer is when another priest appears who is similar to Melchizedek,
Hebrews 7:21But he became a priest with an oath because God told him, “The Lord has taken a solemn vow and will not change his mind: You are a priest forever.”
Hebrews 8:10The relationship I promise to the house of Israel is this: After that time, says the Lord, I will place my laws inside them, and write them in their minds. 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 →