This is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest,
Parallel translations
- KJV And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
- BSB And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,
- NKJV And it is yet far more evident if, in the likeness of Melchizedek, there arises another priest
- NASB And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek,
- NLT This change has been made very clear since a different priest, who is like Melchizedek, has appeared.
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Quick answer
The change becomes even clearer if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek. Christ's distinct kind of priesthood underscores the shift from the old order.
Overview
The writer reinforces his point: the emergence of a priest resembling Melchizedek, rather than Aaron, makes the transformation of the priesthood unmistakable. This new priest is qualified not by descent but by something far greater, as the next verse explains. It all points to Christ's superior and enduring office.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Ps 110:4Yahweh has sworn, and will not change his mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
- Heb 7:17–21for it is testified, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
- Heb 7:11Now if there were perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
- Heb 7:3without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God), remains a priest continually.
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Hebrews is sustained worship of Christ: better than angels, Moses, and the priests; the great High Priest after Melchizedek who by one sacrifice perfects forever those he saves.
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