Hebrews 7:20

And in as much as it is without an oath, for the priests were made without an oath;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:

In Context

19for the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh unto God.

21but He with an oath through the one saying to him, The Lord hath sworn, and will not regret it; thou art a priest forever;

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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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