Psalm 110:4

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 14:18

Melchizedek was the king of Jerusalem. He brought out bread and wine. He was the priest of the Most High God.

Psalm 132:11

The Lord made a promise to David. It is a firm promise that he will never break. He said, “After you die, I will place one of your own sons on your throne.

Zechariah 6:13

That is what he will do. He will be dressed in majesty as if it were his royal robe. He will sit as king on his throne. He will also be a priest there. So he will combine the positions of king and priest in himself.’

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.

Hebrews 5:6

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

Hebrews 6:20

That is where Jesus has gone. He went there to open the way ahead of us. He has become a high priest forever, just like Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:11

The law that was given to the people called for the priestly system. That system began with Levi. Suppose the priestly system could have made people perfect. Then why was there still a need for another priest to come? And why did he need to be like Melchizedek? Why wasn’t he from Aaron’s family line?

Hebrews 7:17

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

Hebrews 7:21

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)

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.

Revelation 1:6

He has made us members of his royal family. He has made us priests who serve his God and Father. Glory and power belong to Jesus Christ for ever and ever! Amen.