as also, in another place, He saith, "Thou art a Priest forever according to the rank of Melchizedek";

having been addressed by God as "High Priest according to the rank of Melchizedek."

where, as Forerunner in our behalf, Jesus entered, having become a High Priest forever, according to the rank of Melchizedek.

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

for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.

If, therefore, there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there, that another Priest should arise according to the rank of Melchizedek, and not be reckoned according to the rank of Aaron?

And it is yet far more evident; if, according to the likeness of Melchizedek, there arises another Priest,

for it is testified of Him, "Thou art a Priest forever according to the rank of Melchizedek."