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Hebrews 7

Hebrews 7:23

A Superior Priesthood · Hebrews 7:11–28
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Translations

Modern
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.
Traditional
And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
Literal
And indeed those having become priests are many, because of by death being prevented from continuing.
Latin
Et alii quidem plures facti sunt sacerdotes, idcirco quod morte prohiberentur permanere:

Original

Greek
English
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.

Notes

Hebrews 7:23–24

The old covenant needed many priests because each one eventually died. In contrast, the priesthood of Jesus is permanent. This term refers to something unchangeable, like the sun's daily path across the sky or the regular change of seasons.

Hebrews 7:19–28

The priests under the old covenant were weak because they died, which ended their service, and they were also sinful. In contrast, Jesus is the new high priest. He never sinned and he defeated death, so his priesthood is permanent and more effective.

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.

Glossary

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

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Priesthood of: Has an Unchangeable Priesthood Succession of Priests, Irregularity In the High Priest Christ: Has an Unchangeable Priesthood The High Priest: Inferior to Christ in not Being Able to Continue