Hebrews 7:21

But 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)

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)

In Context

20And for as much as it is not without an othe (for these are made Priestes without an othe:

22By so much is Iesus made a suretie of a better Testament.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 15:29For in deede the strength of Israel will not lye nor repent: for hee is not a man that hee should repent.

Hebrews 6:16For men verely sweare by him that is greater then themselues, and an othe for confirmation is among them an ende of all strife.

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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