“As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.”
And he says in another place, 'You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek' — Psalm 110:4 introduces the Melchizedek priesthood, distinct from the Levitical order. The phrase "forever" indicates perpetual priesthood, contrasting with Levitical priests who died and were replaced. Christ's priesthood is eternal, uninterrupted, and efficacious in perpetuity.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 5:6
“As He says also in another place, You are a Priest forever after the order of Melchisedech.” Unto whom now was this spoken? Who is “after the order of Melchisedech”? No other [than He]. For they all were under the Law, they all kept sabbaths, they all were circumcised; one could not point out any other [than Him].
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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