Hebrews 7:17

For God testifies, “Yoʋ are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”

Text-Critical English NT

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 through a legal requirement concerning physical descent, but through the power of an endless life.

18The former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and ineffectiveness

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Cross References

Hebrews 5:10and was designated by God as a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:15Now this point becomes even more clear when there arises another priest like Melchizedek,

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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