Thematic Bible
Hebrews 7:1 (show verse)
Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him.
Hebrews 7:2 (show verse)
Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything to him. He was first of all, by translation of his name, King of Righteousness, and then he was also ruler of Salem, which means, King of Peace.
Hebrews 7:3 (show verse)
He was without father or mother or genealogy, and neither had beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God, he continues as a priest forever.
Hebrews 7:4 (show verse)
See how great he was! Abraham the patriarch gave him a tenth of the spoils.
Hebrews 7:5 (show verse)
The descendants of Levi who receive the priestly office have a commandment in the Law to take tithes from the people. This is from their brothers, for these are descended from Abraham.
Hebrews 7:6 (show verse)
But this man does not have their genealogy. He received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
Hebrews 7:7 (show verse)
It is beyond dispute that the superior blesses the inferior.
Hebrews 7:8 (show verse)
In this instance mortal men receive tithes, in the other by the one of whom it is testified that he lives.
Hebrews 7:9 (show verse)
One might even say that Levi, the priest who takes the tenth from the people, gave his tenth through Abraham.
Hebrews 7:10 (show verse)
He was still in the loins of his ancestor (not yet born) when Melchizedek met him.
Hebrews 7:11 (show verse)
If perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood, for under it the people received the Law, what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, instead of one named after the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 7:12 (show verse)
The priesthood was changed, and therefore it is necessary to also change the Law.
Hebrews 7:13 (show verse)
The one about whom these things are spoken belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar.
Hebrews 7:14 (show verse)
It is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.
Hebrews 7:15 (show verse)
This is clear if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek,
Hebrews 7:16 (show verse)
He would become such, not on the basis of a law of physical requirement, but according to the power of an indestructible life.
Hebrews 7:17 (show verse)
For it is announced: You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:18 (show verse)
The former commandment was set aside because it was weak and useless.
Hebrews 7:19 (show verse)
The Law could not make anything perfect. A better hope has been provided through which we can draw near to God.
Hebrews 7:20 (show verse)
It was not without an oath. Others were made priest without any oath.
Hebrews 7:21 (show verse)
He became a priest with an oath when God said to him: Jehovah has sworn and he will feel no regret, you are a priest forever. (Psalm 110:4)
Hebrews 7:22 (show verse)
Jesus became the guarantee of a better covenant.
Hebrews 7:23 (show verse)
There have been many priests. This is because they have been prevented from continuing by death.
Hebrews 7:24 (show verse)
He continues forever and therefore has his priesthood without change.
Hebrews 7:25 (show verse)
He is able to save completely those who approach God through him, because he is always alive to intercede for them.
Hebrews 7:26 (show verse)
Such a high priest as this was suitable for us. He is holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and higher than the heavens.
Hebrews 7:27 (show verse)
He does not have a day-by-day need as the high priests do, first to offer up sacrifices for his own sins, then for those of the people. He sacrificed for sin once for all when he offered up himself.
Hebrews 7:28 (show verse)
The Law appoints men as high priests who have weakness. But the oath that came after the Law appointed the Son who is perfect forever.