Hebrews 7:21

New International Reader's Version

But Jesus became a priest with a promise. God said to him, “The Lord has given his word and made a promise. He will not change his mind. He has said, ‘You are a priest forever.’ ” (Psalm 110:4)

Cross References

Psalm 110:4

The Lord has made a promise. He will not change his mind. He has said, “You are a priest forever, just like Melchizedek.”

Numbers 23:19

God isn’t a mere human. He can’t lie. He isn’t a human being. He doesn’t change his mind. He speaks, and then he acts. He makes a promise, and then he keeps it.

Romans 11:29

God does not take back his gifts. He does not change his mind about those he has chosen.

Hebrews 5:6

In another place God said, “You are a priest forever, just like Melchizedek.” (Psalm 110:4)

Hebrews 7:17

Scripture says, “You are a priest forever, just like Melchizedek.” (Psalm 110:4)

Hebrews 7:20

The change of priestly system was made with a promise. Others became priests without any promise.

Hebrews 7:23

There were many priests in Levi’s family line. Death kept them from continuing in office.

Hebrews 7:28

The law appoints as high priests men who are weak. But God’s promise came after the law. By his promise the Son was appointed. The Son has been made perfect forever.

1 Samuel 15:29

The God who is the Glory of Israel does not lie. He doesn’t change his mind. That’s because he isn’t a mere human being. If he were, he might change his mind.”