Hebrews 7:15

What makes it even clearer is when another priest appears who is similar to Melchizedek,

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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

14It's clear that our Lord is a descendant of Judah, and Moses said nothing about priests coming from this tribe.

16and who didn't become a priest by virtue of his human ancestry but by the power of a life that cannot be ended.

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Cross References

Psalms 110:4The Lord has made a vow he will not break: “You are a priest forever, following the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:11Now 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?

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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