Hebrews 7:17

For hee testifieth thus, Thou art a Priest for euer, after the order of Melchi-sedec.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16Which is not made Priest after the Law of the carnal commandement, but after the power of the endlesse life.

18For the commandement that went afore, is disanulled, because of the weakenes thereof, and vnprofitablenes.

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Cross References

Psalms 110:4The Lord sware and wil not repent, Thou art a Priest for euer after ye order of Melchi-zedek.

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,

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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