Hebrews 7:17

For scripture witnesses about him: 1 “You are a priest forever 1 after the manner of Melchizedek.”

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

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.

18For the former regulation is set aside because it is weak and useless,

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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 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.

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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