Hebrews 7:17

For he testifieth concerning him, Thou art a Priest for evermore according to the likeness of Malki-Zedek.

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

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16who was made not by the law of bodily commandments, but in the power of a life which is indissoluble.

18But the change which was made in the first institution was on account of its powerlessness, and because profit was not in it.

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Cross References

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;

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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