Hebrews 7:15

And, yet more abundantly evident it is—that, according to the likeness of Melchizedek, there is to be raised up, a different priest.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,

In Context

14For it is, very evident, that out of Judah hath sprung our Lord,—respecting which tribe, concerning priests, nothing did Moses speak,

16Who, not according to a law of commandment dealing with the flesh, hath arisen, but according to the power of an indissoluble life;

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Cross References

Psalms 110:4Yahweh, hath sworn—and will not repent, Thou, [shalt be] a priest unto times age-abiding, after the manner of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:11If indeed, therefore, there had been, a perfecting through means of the Levitical priesthood,—for, the people, thereon, have had based a code of laws, what further need, according to the rank of Melchizedek, for a different priest to be raised up, and, not according to the rank of Aaron, to be designated?

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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