Hebrews 7:15

What we say is clearer yet if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

14Now clearly, it is from Judah that our Lord was born, a tribe that Moses never mentioned concerning priests.

16It was not based on the law of fleshly descent that he became a priest, but instead was based on the power of an everlasting life.

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Cross References

Psalms 110:4Yahweh has sworn, and will not change: 1 “You are a priest forever, 1 after the manner of Melchizedek.” 1

Hebrews 7:11Now 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?

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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