Hebrews 7:11
Now if perfection were possible through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the manner of Melchizedek, and not be considered to be after the manner of Aaron?
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10because Levi was in the body of his ancestor when Melchizedek met Abraham.
12For when the priesthood is changed, the law must also be changed.
Cross References
Galatians 4:3So also, when we were children, we were enslaved to the elemental principles of the world.
Colossians 2:10You have been filled in him, who is the head over every power and authority.
Hebrews 5:10He was designated by God as high priest after the manner of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:15What we say is clearer yet if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:21but he became a priest when God said to him, 1 “The Lord has sworn and he will not change his mind: 1 'You are a priest forever.'”
Hebrews 8:10This is the covenant 2 that I will make with the house of Israel 1 after those days 2 —says the Lord. 1 I will put my laws into their minds, 1 and I will also write them on their hearts. 1 I will be their God, 1 and they will be my people. 1
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 →