Hebrews 7:11
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
10For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.
12For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.
Cross References
Galatians 4:3So also, when we were children, we were enslaved under the basic principles of the world.
Colossians 2:10And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
Hebrews 5:10and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:15And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,
Hebrews 7:21but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.’”
Hebrews 8:10For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:2-11
Melchisedec's Priesthood. ( a. d. 62.) 1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; 3 Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. 4 Now… Read the whole commentary →