Hebrews 7:11
Therefore, if perfection was from the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there for another priest to arise, in the order of Melchizedek, and not in the order of Aaron?
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
10For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.
12For when the priesthood is changed, there is, of necessity, also a change in the law.
Cross References
Galatians 4:3So we, when we were children, were in bondage to the elementary principles of the world:
Colossians 2:10And you are complete in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.
Hebrews 5:10Being named by God as a high priest in the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:15And this becomes far more evident when, in the likeness of Melchizedek, another priest arises,
Hebrews 7:21For others were indeed made priests without an oath; but he with an oath from the one who said to him, The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, You are a priest forever.
Hebrews 8:10For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord; I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts: and I will be their God, and they shall be 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 →