Hebrews 7:11
If therefore perfection had bene by the Priesthoode of the Leuites (for vnder it the Lawe was established to the people) what needed it furthermore, that another Priest should rise after the order of Melchi-sedec, and not to be called after the order of Aaron?
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
10For hee was yet in the loynes of his father Abraham, when Melchi-sedec met him.
12For if the Priesthood be changed, then of necessitie must there be a change of the Lawe.
Cross References
Galatians 4:3Euen so, we when wee were children, were in bondage vnder the rudiments of the world.
Colossians 2:10And yee are complete in him, which is the head of all principalitie and power.
Hebrews 5:10And is called of God an hie Priest after the order of Melchi-sedec.
Hebrews 7:15And it is yet a more euident thing, because that after the similitude of Melchi-sedec, there is risen vp another Priest,
Hebrews 7:21But this is made with an othe by him that said vnto him, The Lord hath sworne, and will not repent, Thou art a Priest for euer, after the order of Melchi-sedec)
Hebrews 8:10For this is the Testament that I will make with the house of Israel, After those dayes, saith the Lord, I will put my Lawes in their minde, and in their heart I will write them, and I wil be their God, and they shalbe my 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 →