Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
What
Another
General references
Bible References
Perfection
Hebrews 7:18
Indeed, because it was weak and ineffective, the former commandment has been annulled,
Hebrews 8:7
If the first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no need to look for a second one,
Hebrews 10:1
For the Law, being only a reflection of the blessings to come and not their substance, can never make perfect those who come near by the same sacrifices repeatedly offered year after year.
Galatians 2:21
I do not misapply God's grace, for if righteousness comes about by doing what the Law requires, then the Messiah died for nothing.
Galatians 4:3
It was the same way with us. While we were children, we were slaves to the basic principles of the world.
Colossians 2:10
And you have been filled by him, who is the head of every ruler and authority.
What
Hebrews 7:26
We need such a high priest one who is holy, innocent, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.
Another
Hebrews 7:15
This point is even more obvious in that another priest who is like Melchizedek has appeared
Hebrews 5:6
As he also says in another place, "You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."
Hebrews 6:20
where Jesus, our forerunner, has gone on our behalf, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
General references
Numbers 20:26
Remove Aaron's vestments and place them on his son Eleazar, because Aaron is to be gathered to his people and die there."