Hebrews 5:6 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)6 And He says in another place [Psa. 110:4], “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.” [Note: This is the first mention of this mysterious Old Testament priest who, throughout this book, is represented as a type of Christ]. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17696 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchisedec. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition6 As He says also in another place, You are a Priest [appointed] forever after the order (with the rank) of Melchizedek. [Ps. 110:4.] Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)6 as he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible6 as he also says in another place, “You are a priest forever, ” “according to the order of Melchizedek.” Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version6 And similarly, he says in another place: "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek." Ver Capítulo |
So, if perfection [i.e., a right relationship with God] could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood, (for under it people had received the Law of Moses), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, according to the order of Melchizedek, who was not considered “according to the order of Aaron?”