Hebrews 7:17
for He testifies, “You [are] a priest—throughout the age, according to the order of Melchizedek”;
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 110:4YHWH has sworn, and does not relent, “You [are] a priest for all time, || According to the order of Melchizedek.”
Hebrews 5:10having been called by God a Chief Priest according to the order of Melchizedek,
Hebrews 7:15And it is yet more abundantly most evident, if according to the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest,
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 →