Hebrews 7

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 7 of 13

1 For this “Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God,” the one having met Abraham “returning from the slaughter” “of the kings,” “and having blessed him”;

2 to whom also Abraham “divided a tenth from all” (first being interpreted, king of righteousness; and then also king of Salem, which is, king of peace, Gen. 14:17-20

3 without father, without mother, without descent, nor beginning of days, nor having end of life, but having been made like the Son of God, he remains a priest in perpetual continuity).

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Chapter Summary

Christ Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek.

Key Greek Words

μένει abide, continue, dwell G3306
ἐπ’ about (the times), above, after G1909
ἀνίστασθαι arise, lift up, raise up (again) G450
οὐ long, nay, neither G3756
οὐδεὶς any (man), aught, man G3762

People & Context

Melchizedek Greater Than Abraham

Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of the Most High God, met Abraham and blessed him. Abraham gave him a tenth. He is without genealogy, without be…

Levi Paid Tithes Through Abraham

The Levitical priests receive tithes but are mortal; Melchizedek is witnessed as living. Even Levi, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, …

Change of Priesthood, Change of Law

If perfection came through the Levitical priesthood, there would be no need for another priest after Melchizedek's order. A change of priesthood neces…

Timeline

Melchizedek Greater Than Abraham

Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of the Most High God, met Abraham and blessed him. Abraham gave him a tenth. He is without genealogy, without beginning or end, made like the Son of God, a priest in perpetual continuity.

Hebrews 7:1-3
Levi Paid Tithes Through Abraham

The Levitical priests receive tithes but are mortal; Melchizedek is witnessed as living. Even Levi, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, for he was still in his father's loins when Melchizedek met him.

Hebrews 7:4-10
Change of Priesthood, Change of Law

If perfection came through the Levitical priesthood, there would be no need for another priest after Melchizedek's order. A change of priesthood necessitates a change of law. Christ arose from Judah, a tribe Moses said nothing about regarding priesthood.

Hebrews 7:11-14

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