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Hebrews 7

Hebrews 7:15

A Superior Priesthood · Hebrews 7:11–28
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Translations

Modern
And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,
Traditional
And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
Literal
And it is yet more abundantly evident if another priest according to the likeness of Melchizedek arises,
Latin
Et amplius adhuc manifestum est: si secundum similitudinem Melchisedech exsurgat alius sacerdos,

Original

Greek
English
And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,

Notes

Hebrews 7:15–17

This change in how God appoints priests (Hebrews 7:11–14) is clear through Jesus being appointed as a different kind of priest. Like Melchizedek, Jesus is a priest forever. His resurrection from the dead shows he has the power of an indestructible life. Since his priesthood, in the order of Melchizedek, is superior to the Levites' (7:1–10), he replaces them as priest.

Hebrews 7:11–28

After explaining why Melchizedek is greater than the Levites (Hebrews 7:1–10), the author now argues that Jesus, our high priest like Melchizedek, is also greater than the Levitical priests of the old covenant.

Hebrews 7:1–28

Hebrews 7 expands on the idea from 5:1–10: Jesus is chosen as a high priest like Melchizedek.

People

Melchizedek: King of Salem and priest of God Most High

Glossary

Aaron Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hebrews, Letter to the Melchisedec Melchizedek Priesthood Son of God Tithe, Tithing

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Priesthood of: After the Order of Melchizedek Melchizedek: A Priest and Type of Christ Priest: Before Moses: Melchizedek Succession of Priests, Irregularity In the High Priest Christ: After the Order of Melchizedek The High Priest: Inferior to Christ in Being of the Order of Aaron Types of Christ: Melchizedek Types of the Saviour: Melchizedek