Hebrews 7:24

Translations

Modern

But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.

Traditional

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

Literal

But because of His remaining to the age, He has the permanent priesthood,

Latin

…hic autem eo quod maneat in æternum, sempiternum habet sacerdotium.

Original

Greek

English

But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Melchizedek Altars The Cities of Refuge The Superiority of the Son The Worship of Angels

Related verses

Hebrews 7:28
For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
John 12:34
The crowd replied, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ will remain forever. So how can You say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?”
Isaiah 9:6–7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Revelation 1:18
…the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.
Hebrews 7:8–25
In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
1 Samuel 2:35
Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My anointed one for all time.
Romans 6:9
For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him.

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: Eternity of Succession of Priests, Irregularity In The High Priest: Inferior to Christ in not Being Able to Continue

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