Hebrews 7:11

If, therefore, Perfection were to be through the priesthood of the Levoyee, by which the law has been put upon the people, why was there another Priest required, who should arise in the resemblance of Malki-Zedek? For he had said, In the likeness of Aharun he shall be.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

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?

In Context

10For he was yet in the loins of his father when he met Malki-Zedek.

12But as a change hath been made in the priesthood, so is there also a change made in the law.

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Cross References

Galatians 4:3So we also, while children, under the principles of the world were subjected.

Colossians 2:10And in him also you are complete; for he is the head of all principalities and powers.

Hebrews 5:10and was named by God, The High Priest after the likeness of Malki-Zedek.

Hebrews 7:15And again: it is more fully known by that which hath said, In the likeness of MalkiZedek ariseth another Priest;

Hebrews 7:21For they were made priests without an oath; but this with an oath: as he said unto him by the hand of David, The Lord hath sworn and will not lie, that thou art the Priest for ever in the likeness of Malki-Zedek.

Hebrews 8:10But this is the covenant that I will give to the family of the house of Israel after these days, saith the Lord: I will in-give my law in their minds, and upon their hearts will I inscribe it; and I will be to them, even I, Aloha, and they shall be unto me the people:

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 →

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