Hebrews 7:23
Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
In Context
22By so much, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.
24But he, because he lives forever, has his priesthood unchangeable.
Cross References
Nehemiah 12:10Jeshua became the father of Joiakim, and Joiakim became the father of Eliashib, and Eliashib became the father of Joiada,
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 →