Hebrews 7:17

For of Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach comes the solemn eidus, ATAH KOHEN L'OLAM AL DIVRATI MALKI-TZEDEK + 7:17 Ps 110:4 (You are a kohen forever according to the order of Malki-Tzedek).

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

In Context

16One who became a kohen, not by means of a mitzvat haTorah concerning yichus (lineage), but according to the gevurah of a Chayyei Ein Sof (Endless Life).

18For, on the one hand, there is an abrogation of an earlier mitzvah because of its weakness and ineffectuality

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Cross References

Psalms 110:4Hashem hath sworn, and will not relent, 1 Thou + 110:4 Moshiach art a kohen l'olam al divrati Malki-Tzedek 1 (kohen forever in respect to the order of Malki-Tzedek). + 110:4 see Gn 14:18 ; note it is the kohen who makes kapporah for sin — see Lv 4:20; Isa 53:8 1

Hebrews 5:10Having been designated by Hashem as Kohen Gadol AL DIVRATI MALKI-TZEDEK. + 5:10 Ps 110:4

Hebrews 7:15And it is even more evident if another Kohen arises resembling Malki-Tzedek,

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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