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Hebrews 7:11

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Jesus and the Priesthood of Melchizedek

7:11 So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood – for on that basis 1  the people received the law – what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron’s order?

Hebrews 7:17-18

Context
7:17 For here is the testimony about him: 2 You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” 3  7:18 On the one hand a former command is set aside 4  because it is weak and useless, 5 

1 tn Grk “based on it.”

2 tn Grk “for he/it is witnessed that.”

3 sn A quotation from Ps 110:4 (see Heb 5:6 and 6:20).

4 tn Grk “the setting aside of a former command comes to pass.”

5 tn Grk “because of its weakness and uselessness.”



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