Hebrews 7:15

God's Word

The regulations were different. This became clear when a different priest who is like Melchizedek appeared.

Cross References

Psalm 110:4

The Lord has taken an oath and will not change his mind: “You are a priest forever, in the way Melchizedek was a priest.”

Matthew 13:21

Since he doesn’t have any root, he lasts only a little while. When suffering or persecution comes along because of the word, he immediately falls ⌞from faith⌟.

Hebrews 5:6

In another place in Scripture, God said, “You are a priest forever, in the way Melchizedek was a priest.”

Hebrews 7:11

The people established the Levitical priesthood based on instructions they received. If the work of the Levitical priests had been perfect, we wouldn’t need to speak about another kind of priest. However, we speak about another kind of priest, a priest like Melchizedek, not a Levitical priest like Aaron.

Hebrews 7:14

Everyone knows that our Lord came from the tribe of Judah. Moses never said anything about priests coming from that tribe.

Hebrews 7:16

That person is a priest, not because he met human requirements, but because he has power that comes from a life that cannot be destroyed.

Hebrews 7:3

No one knows anything about Melchizedek’s father, mother, or ancestors. No one knows when he was born or when he died. Like the Son of God, Melchizedek continues to be a priest forever.