Hebrews 7:17

For it is witnessed—Thou, art a priest, age-abidingly, according to the rank of Melchizedek.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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

18For, a setting aside, doth, indeed, take place, of a foregoing commandment, by reason of its own weakness and unprofitableness,—

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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 5:10Being addressed by God as high-priest—according to the rank of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:15And, yet more abundantly evident it is—that, according to the likeness of Melchizedek, there is to be raised up, a different 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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