Hebrews 7:18 Themes and Topics

(which kept us at variance) by abolishing the dogmatical injunctions of the law, that having made the peace, he might incorporate the two into one new body under himself; Verse Concepts

and cancell'd the obligation of the ceremonial law, which was disadvantageous to us, removing that which divided us, and nailing it to the cross. Verse Concepts

wherefore the preceeding law is abolished for its being weak and useless. Verse Concepts

now by stiling the second a new alliance, he has antiquated the first. but to be antiquated and obsolete is next to being abolished. Verse Concepts

For the law being only an allusion to a future dispensation that was more excellent, and not an exact imitation of such a state, cannot by the anniversary sacrifices, which are offered, entirely purify those that present themselves. Verse Concepts

and this expression, yet once more" signifies the abolition of those changeable things which were only contriv'd, that what is unalterable might lastingly succeed. Verse Concepts

indeed no man ever sews a piece of new cloth on an old garment: because the new piece that is patch'd on, draws the old, and rends it still worse. Verse Concepts

for in the christian-dispensation, neither circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision, but an active benevolent faith. Verse Concepts

wherefore the preceeding law is abolished for its being weak and useless. Verse Concepts

now by stiling the second a new alliance, he has antiquated the first. but to be antiquated and obsolete is next to being abolished. Verse Concepts

Let no man therefore condemn you for meats or drinks, or in respect of feasts, or new moons, or sabbaths: Verse Concepts

(which kept us at variance) by abolishing the dogmatical injunctions of the law, that having made the peace, he might incorporate the two into one new body under himself; Verse Concepts

and cancell'd the obligation of the ceremonial law, which was disadvantageous to us, removing that which divided us, and nailing it to the cross. Verse Concepts

wherefore the preceeding law is abolished for its being weak and useless. Verse Concepts

now by stiling the second a new alliance, he has antiquated the first. but to be antiquated and obsolete is next to being abolished. Verse Concepts

For the law being only an allusion to a future dispensation that was more excellent, and not an exact imitation of such a state, cannot by the anniversary sacrifices, which are offered, entirely purify those that present themselves. Verse Concepts

and this expression, yet once more" signifies the abolition of those changeable things which were only contriv'd, that what is unalterable might lastingly succeed. Verse Concepts

where Jesus is gone to usher us in, having been made an high priest for ever, after the order of Melchisedec. Verse Concepts

as he saith too in another place, "thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec." Verse Concepts

God having declared him an high priest after the order of Melchisedec. Verse Concepts

For this Melchisedec was both king of Salem, and a priest of the most high God; 'twas he who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him: to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of the whole booty: first, being by the signification of his name king of justice, and in fact king of Salem, which is, king of peace; without father, without mother, without genealogy; his days have no beginning, and his life no end; but like the son of God, he was a perpetual priest. read more.
Now consider the dignity of this person, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. 'tis true they of the race of Levi, who assume the office of the priesthood, have a right by law to take tithes of the people, that is, of their brethren, though they all issued from Abraham: but he who was not of their pedigree, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him to whom the promises were made. now 'tis past dispute, he that is blessed is inferior to him that blesses: besides here they that receive tithes are men who die: but there 'twas he of whom it is testified that he liveth. and even Levi who received tithes, pay'd tithes, if I may so say, in the person of Abraham. for he was even then in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him. If therefore the Levitical priesthood, concerning which the people received a law, could have given perfection, what further need was there that another priest should rise, to be named after the order of Melchisedec, and not after the order of Aaron? now the priesthood being changed, the law must necessarily be changed too. for he who was there mention'd was of another tribe, none of whom ever gave attendance at the altar. since it is evident that our Lord sprang out of the tribe of Juda, to which Moses never ascribed the priesthood. This appears still more clear from another priest's arising like Melchisedec, who was not establish'd by virtue of a temporary law, but with the power of being a perpetual priest. for it is said, "thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec." wherefore the preceeding law is abolished for its being weak and useless. for the law made no man perfect, but this was effected by introducing a better hope, which brings us nearer to the divine presence. Besides those priests were establish'd without any oath: but this with an oath, by him that said to him, "the Lord has swore, and will not repent, thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."

where Jesus is gone to usher us in, having been made an high priest for ever, after the order of Melchisedec. Verse Concepts

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as he saith too in another place, "thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec." Verse Concepts

For this Melchisedec was both king of Salem, and a priest of the most high God; 'twas he who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him: to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of the whole booty: first, being by the signification of his name king of justice, and in fact king of Salem, which is, king of peace; without father, without mother, without genealogy; his days have no beginning, and his life no end; but like the son of God, he was a perpetual priest. read more.
Now consider the dignity of this person, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. 'tis true they of the race of Levi, who assume the office of the priesthood, have a right by law to take tithes of the people, that is, of their brethren, though they all issued from Abraham: but he who was not of their pedigree, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him to whom the promises were made. now 'tis past dispute, he that is blessed is inferior to him that blesses: besides here they that receive tithes are men who die: but there 'twas he of whom it is testified that he liveth. and even Levi who received tithes, pay'd tithes, if I may so say, in the person of Abraham. for he was even then in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him. If therefore the Levitical priesthood, concerning which the people received a law, could have given perfection, what further need was there that another priest should rise, to be named after the order of Melchisedec, and not after the order of Aaron? now the priesthood being changed, the law must necessarily be changed too. for he who was there mention'd was of another tribe, none of whom ever gave attendance at the altar. since it is evident that our Lord sprang out of the tribe of Juda, to which Moses never ascribed the priesthood. This appears still more clear from another priest's arising like Melchisedec, who was not establish'd by virtue of a temporary law, but with the power of being a perpetual priest. for it is said, "thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec." wherefore the preceeding law is abolished for its being weak and useless. for the law made no man perfect, but this was effected by introducing a better hope, which brings us nearer to the divine presence. Besides those priests were establish'd without any oath: but this with an oath, by him that said to him, "the Lord has swore, and will not repent, thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."

God having declared him an high priest after the order of Melchisedec. On this head we have many things to say, not easily to be comprehended, because of your prejudices.

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This appears still more clear from another priest's arising like Melchisedec, who was not establish'd by virtue of a temporary law, but with the power of being a perpetual priest. for it is said, "thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec." read more.
wherefore the preceeding law is abolished for its being weak and useless. for the law made no man perfect, but this was effected by introducing a better hope, which brings us nearer to the divine presence. Besides those priests were establish'd without any oath: but this with an oath, by him that said to him, "the Lord has swore, and will not repent, thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec." so that Jesus was made guarantee of an alliance so much the more excellent, as it was not without the solemnity of an oath.