Hebrews 7:15

All this becomes even yet plainer when we remember that a new priest has appeared, resembling Melchizedek,

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,

In Context

14For it is plain that our Lord had sprung from the tribe of Judah, though of that tribe Moses said nothing about their being priests.

16and that he was appointed, not under a Law regulating only earthly matters, but by virtue of a life beyond the reach of death;

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Cross References

Psalms 110:4The Lord has sworn and will not repent, “As for you, you are priest for ever as Melchizedek was.”

Hebrews 7:11If, then, perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood – and it was under this priesthood that the people received the Law – why was it still necessary that a priest of a different order should appear, a priest of the order of Melchizedek and not of the order of Aaron?

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 →

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