has been to the God who appointed him, just as Moses was, in all the house of God.

For every high priest who is chosen from among men is appointed to represent his fellow-men in their relations with God, and to offer gifts and sin-offerings.

And in proportion as Jesus was not appointed priest without God's making oath to it,

So even Christ did not claim for himself the dignity of the high priesthood, but he was appointed to it by him who said to him, "You are my Son! I have today become your Father!"

Those of the descendants of Levi who are appointed to the priesthood are directed by the Law to collect tithes from the people, that is, from their own brothers, although they are descended from Abraham like themselves.

for he is appointed not for possessing any legal physical qualifications, but by virtue of a life that cannot end.

But every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices, and so this high priest also must have some sacrifice to offer.

But, as it is, the priestly service to which Christ has been appointed is as much better than the old as the agreement established by him and the promises on which it is based are superior to the former ones.