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
The former commandment was set aside because it was weak and useless.
Hebrews 8:7
If there had been nothing wrong with the first covenant, there would not have been a need for a second one.
Hebrews 10:1
The Law is a shadow of the good things to come. It is not the actual things. The continual yearly sacrifices can never make those who worship perfect.
Galatians 2:21
I do not reject the grace (totally undeserved gift) of God: for if righteousness is [gained] through the law, then Christ died for nothing.
Galatians 4:3
When we were children, we too were held in bondage. We were slaves to the arrangement of this world.
Colossians 2:10
You are made full (complete) (perfect) (mature) in him. He is the head over all government and authority.
What
Hebrews 7:26
Such a high priest as this was suitable for us. He is holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and higher than the heavens.
Another
Hebrews 7:15
This is clear if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek,
Hebrews 5:6
As he said in another place: You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 6:20
That is where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
General references
Numbers 20:26
Remove Aaron's priestly robes and put them on Eleazar. Aaron is going to die there.