Hebrews 7:17

That's why it says, “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

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

18So the previous rule has been set aside because it was powerless and didn't work,

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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 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,

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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