Hebrews 7:21
but 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.'”
Unlocked Literal Bible
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In Context
20And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath,
22By this also Jesus has given the guarantee of a better covenant.
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:29Also, the Strength of Israel will not lie nor change his mind; for he is not a man, that he should change his mind.”
Hebrews 6:16For people swear by someone greater than themselves. At the end of each of their disputes, an oath serves as confirmation.
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 →