Hebrews 7:21
But 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.”
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In Context
20This was not without an oath, even though those who become priests do so without an oath.
22This is how Jesus became the guarantee of an agreed relationship with God that is so much better.
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:29In addition, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change his mind, for he is not a human being who changes his mind!”
Hebrews 6:16People swear on things that are greater than they are, and when they have some dispute the oath is taken as the final word on the matter.
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 →