Hebrews 7:18
for an annulling indeed comes of the command going before because of its weakness, and unprofitableness
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
In Context
17for He testifies, “You [are] a priest—throughout the age, according to the order of Melchizedek”;
Cross References
Acts 13:39and from all things in the Law of Moses from which you were not able to be declared righteous, everyone who is believing in this One is declared righteous;
Romans 8:3for what the Law was not able to do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, His own Son having sent in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh,
Galatians 3:17and this I say, a covenant confirmed before by God to Christ, the Law, that came four hundred and thirty years after, does not set aside, to make void the promise,
Galatians 4:21Tell me, you who are willing to be under law, do you not hear the Law?
Hebrews 7:11If indeed, then, perfection were through the Levitical priesthood—for the people under it had received law—what further need, according to the order of Melchizedek, for another priest to arise, and not to be called according to the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 8:7for if that first were faultless, a place would not have been sought for a second.
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 →