as he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek."

being designated by God as a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

where Jesus has entered as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him.

for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.

Now if perfection could have been through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people received the Law), what further need was there for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not one designated according to the order of Aaron?

This becomes even more evident if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek,

For it is declared of him, "You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek."