Hebrews 7:17
7:16 Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.For he testifieth Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
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for it is testified, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
For he testifies, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
What does Hebrews 7:17 mean?
Hebrews 7:17 is a verse in the book of Hebrews, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include γάρ (gar), σύ (su), ἱερεύς (hiereus). It connects to 25 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.
Numbers 18:21And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.
1 Samuel 8:15And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants. officers: Heb. eunuchs
1 Samuel 8:17He will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye shall be his servants.
2 Samuel 8:15And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.
2 Samuel 23:3The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. He: or, Be thou ruler, etc
1 Kings 4:24For he had dominion over all the region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.
1 Kings 4:25And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon. safely: Heb. confidently
1 Chronicles 22:9Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days. Solomon: that is, Peaceable
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(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) without: or, without swearing of an oath
Hebrews 7:11If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 5:6As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Acts 21:38Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers?
Hebrews 10:11And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
Hebrews 5:10Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.
Hebrews 6:20Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Hebrews 7:1For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
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What does Hebrews 7:17 say?
Hebrews 7:17 (King James Version) reads: "For he testifieth Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."
Is Hebrews 7:17 in the Old or New Testament?
Hebrews 7:17 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of Hebrews.
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