Hebrews 7:17 — King James Version← Study notes
“For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.”
Hebrews 7:17 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · Hebrews 7:1712 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 7:17
“And it is yet far more evident, if after the similitude of Melchisedec there arises another priest.” What is evident? The interval between the two priesthoods, the difference; how much superior He is “who was made not according to the law of a carnal commandment.” (Who? Melchisedec? Nay; but Christ.) “But according to the power of an endless life. For He testifies, You are a Priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec”; that is, not for a time, nor having any limit, “but…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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