Hebrews 7:17
For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
In Context
16one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.
18So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless
Cross References
Psalms 110:4The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
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,
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 →