Hebrews 7

King James Version · 28 verses · 674 cross-references linking it to 268 other chapters

1. 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;36 cross-references: Genesis 14:18–20, Psalms 57:2, Hebrews 6:20, Micah 6:6, Mark 5:7
2. 2To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;36 cross-references: Numbers 18:21, 1 Samuel 8:17, 1 Chronicles 22:9, 1 Samuel 8:15, 2 Samuel 23:3
3. 3Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.18 cross-references: Hebrews 7:17, Hebrews 7:23–28, Hebrews 7:6, Exodus 6:20–27, Matthew 4:3
4. 4Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.16 cross-references: Genesis 14:20, Acts 2:29, Genesis 17:5–6, Galatians 3:28–29, Acts 7:8–9
5. 5And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:19 cross-references: Numbers 18:21–32, Leviticus 27:30–33, 2 Chronicles 31:4–6, Numbers 16:10–11, 1 Kings 8:19
6. 6But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.23 cross-references: Romans 4:13, Genesis 17:4–8, Hebrews 7:3–4, Genesis 13:14–17, Hebrews 11:17
7. 7And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.21 cross-references: 2 Chronicles 30:27, Genesis 48:15–20, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Numbers 6:23–27, 1 Timothy 3:16
8. 8And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.16 cross-references: Hebrews 6:20, Hebrews 5:6, Revelation 1:18, John 14:19, Hebrews 7:23
9. 9And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.5 cross-references: Romans 5:12, Genesis 14:20, Hebrews 7:4
10. 10For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.6 cross-references: Genesis 35:11, Genesis 46:26, Hebrews 7:5, 1 Kings 8:19
11. 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?33 cross-references: Hebrews 8:7, Galatians 2:21, Hebrews 7:17–19, Hebrews 8:10–13, Hebrews 7:21
12. 12For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.4 cross-references: Jeremiah 31:31–34, Isaiah 66:21, Ezekiel 16:61, Acts 6:13–14
13. 13For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.6 cross-references: Hebrews 7:11, Hebrews 7:14, 2 Chronicles 26:16–21, Numbers 17:5, Numbers 16:40
14. 14For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.32 cross-references: Micah 5:2, Isaiah 11:1, Revelation 5:5, Luke 3:33, Revelation 22:16
15. 15And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,7 cross-references: Psalms 110:4, Hebrews 7:11, Hebrews 7:17–21, Hebrews 7:3
16. 16Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.20 cross-references: Colossians 2:20, Hebrews 10:1, Hebrews 7:3, Colossians 2:14, Hebrews 7:28
17. 17For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.16 cross-references: Psalms 110:4, Hebrews 5:6, Hebrews 7:21, Hebrews 7:15, Hebrews 5:10
18. 18For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.26 cross-references: Romans 8:3, Acts 13:39, Hebrews 7:11–12, Hebrews 8:7–13, Galatians 4:9
19. 19For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.38 cross-references: Acts 13:39, Hebrews 4:16, Hebrews 9:9, Romans 8:3, Hebrews 6:18
20. 20And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:3 cross-references: Numbers 18:7, Hebrews 5:6, Psalms 110:4
21. 21(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:)20 cross-references: Psalms 110:4, Hebrews 7:17, Hebrews 6:16–18, 1 Samuel 15:29
22. 22By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.25 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 11:25, Hebrews 8:6–12, Genesis 44:32, Genesis 43:9, Hebrews 12:24
23. 23And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:13 cross-references: Nehemiah 12:10–11, Hebrews 7:8, 1 Chronicles 6:3–14
24. 24But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.20 cross-references: Hebrews 7:28, John 12:34, Isaiah 9:6–7, Revelation 1:18, Hebrews 7:8–25
25. 25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.112 cross-references: Romans 8:34, 1 John 2:1–2, 1 Timothy 2:5, Jude 1:24, John 14:6
26. 26For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;108 cross-references: Hebrews 4:14–15, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 8:1, 1 John 2:2, Hebrews 1:3
27. 27Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.48 cross-references: Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 9:28, Hebrews 9:14, Ephesians 5:2, Hebrews 10:6–12
28. 28For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.27 cross-references: Hebrews 2:10, Hebrews 1:2, Hebrews 7:21, Hebrews 5:1–2, Luke 13:32

Explained connections

• The sceptre from Judah Genesis 49:10 and Hebrews 7:14

  Jacob foresees that the sceptre will not depart from Judah until the one comes to whom it belongs and whom the nations obey. Hebrews notes as common knowledge that Jesus descended from Judah, the royal tribe — which is why his priesthood must be of a different order than Levi's.

• Priest for ever, by an oath Psalms 110:4 and Hebrews 7:17

  Hebrews 7 returns to Psalm 110:4, stressing two words: 'for ever' (a priesthood death cannot end) and the divine oath (which Levitical priests never received). Together they show Jesus' priesthood is permanent and guaranteed.

• Melchizedek, king and priest Genesis 14:18 and Hebrews 7:1

  Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God Most High, blesses Abraham and receives a tithe. Hebrews notes his name means 'king of righteousness' and that Genesis records no genealogy for him, making him a fitting figure of Christ's timeless priesthood.

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People in Hebrews 7

Melchisedec, Abraham, Jesus Christ, God, Levi, Aaron, Moses

Places in Hebrews 7

Salem

Hard questions about Hebrews 7

• Was Melchizedek without father or mother?
• If the former commandment was set aside as weak and unprofitable, how is all Scripture still profitable?