Hebrews 7:24

But, he, by reason of his remaining age-abidingly, untransmissible, holdeth, the priesthood.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

In Context

23And, they, indeed, in greater numbers, have been made priests, because, by reason of death, are they hindered from remaining at hand;

25Whence he is able, even to be saving unto the very end, them who approach, through him, unto God; Since he evermore liveth to be interceding in their behalf.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:35And I will raise me up a faithful priest, According to that which is in my heart and in my soul, will he do; Therefore will I build for him an assured house, and he shall go to and fro in presence of mine Anointed, all the days.

John 12:34The multitude, therefore, answered him—We, have heard, out of the law, that, the Christ, abideth evermore; How then dost, thou, say,—It behoveth the Son of Man to be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?

Hebrews 7:8And, here, indeed, dying men take tithes, but, there, one of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ, yesterday, and to-day, is the same,—and unto the ages.

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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