A better Hope, because it was not promised apart from an oath.
Just as elsewhere he says, Thou art a priest for ever, with the rank of Melchizedek.
(for the Law made nothing perfect), and there is introduced a better Hope, by means of which we can draw near to God.
Previous priests became priests apart from any oath, but he has an oath from Him who said to him, The Lord has sworn, and he will not change his mind, thou art a priest for ever.