“For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him,”
Hebrews 7
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1This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
“for this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,”
“For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,”
“For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham, returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him,”
“For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,”
“For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the king, and blessed him,”
2and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means "king of righteousness." Then also, "king of Salem" means "king of peace."
“to 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,”
“to 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,”
“to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all. First being by interpretation King of Righteousness and after that also the King of Salem, which is the King of Peace.”
“to 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,”
“to 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,”
“to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated King of Righteousness and then also King of Salem, meaning King of Peace.”
3Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time.
“without 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.”
“without 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”
“without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, remains a priest continually.”
“Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like unto the Son of God, abides a priest continually.”
“without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the son of God remains a priest continually.”
“without 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”
4Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder.
“Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.”
“Now consider how great this man was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils.”
“now consider how great this man was. Unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.”
“Now, consider how great this man Melchizedek was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils.”
“Now, consider how great this man was, and to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils.”
“Now consider how great this man was. Unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils.”
5Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.
“And verily, they that are of the sons of Levi who received the office of the priesthood have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law. That is of their brothers, though they come out of the loins of Abraham.”
“And indeed, those who are of the sons of Levi who received the priesthood have a commandment to receive tithes from the people, according to the law, that is, from their brethren, though they have come from the loins of Abraham.”
“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, even though they come out of the loins of…”
“And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who received 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…”
“those indeed of the sons of Levi who received the priest's office have commandment in the law to collect a tenth from the people, that is, from their brethren, although these are descended from Abraham.”
“They that are 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.”
6But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
“But he whose descent is not counted from them, received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.”
“But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham and blessed him that had the promises,”
“but he whose genealogy is not derived from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.”
“But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham and blessed him that had the promises”
“But he whose descent is not counted from them, received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.”
“But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham and blessed him that had the promises,”
7And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.
“Now beyond all contradiction, the lesser is blessed by the better.”
“And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.”
“And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.”
“Now, beyond all contradiction, the lesser is blessed by the better.”
“and without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.”
“and without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.”
8In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.
“And here men that die receive tithes, but there he received them of whom it is witnessed that he lives.”
“And here men that die receive tithes, but there he receiveth them of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.”
“And here men that die receive tithes, but there he receiveth them of whom it is witness that he liveth.”
“And here men that die receive tithes, but there he receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.”
“And here men that die, they receive tithes, but there he receiveth them of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.”
“And here men that die receive tithes, but there he receiveth them of one of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.”
9And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham.
“And so to speak, through Abraham, even Levi, who received tithes, paid tithes,”
“Even Levi, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, so to speak,”
“And as I may so say, Levi also who receives tithes paid tithes in Abraham.”
“And as I may so say, Levi also who receiveth tithes, paid tithes in Abraham,”
“And as I may so say, Levi also, who received tithes, paid tithes in Abraham.”
“And as I may so say, Levi also who receives tithes paid tithes in Abraham.”
10For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.
“For he was yet in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.”
“for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.”
“for he was yet in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.”
“for he was yet in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.”
“for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.”
“for he was yet in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.”
11Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?
“If 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 Melchizedek and not be called after the order of…”
“now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood, for on the basis of it, the people received the law, what further need was there for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek and not be designated…”
“Therefore, if perfection were through the Levitical priesthood, for under it the people received the law, what further need was there that another priest should arise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not to be called…”
“If, 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 Melchizedek, and not be called after the order…”
“If 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 Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of…”
“Therefore, if perfection were through the Levitical priesthood, for under it the people received the law, what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not be called…”
12For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.
“For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.”
“For the priesthood being changed, of necessity there is also a change of the law.”
“for the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.”
“For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.”
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“For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.”
“For when the priesthood is changed of necessity, there takes place a change of law also.”
13He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.
“For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe of which no man gave attendance at the altar.”
“For he of whom these things are spoken belongs to another tribe, from which no man has officiated at the altar.”
“For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe of which no man gave attendance at the altar,”
“For the one concerning whom these things are spoken belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar.”
“for he of whom these things are spoken belongs to another tribe from which no man has officiated at the altar.”
“For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.”
14For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.
“For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Judah, of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.”
“For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.”
“for it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Judah, of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.”
“For it is evident that our Lord arose from Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning the priesthood.”
“For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Judah, of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.”
“For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses spoke nothing concerning the priests.”
15And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,
“And this is clearer still if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek.”
“And it is yet far more evident for that after the similitude of Melchizedek, there arises another priest.”
“And it is yet far more evident, if in the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest”
“and it is yet far more evident for that after the similitude of Melchizedek there ariseth another priest”
“And it is yet far more evident if in the likeness of Melchizedek, there arises another priest”
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“And it is yet far more evident, for that after the similitude of Melchizedek, there ariseth another priest,”
16one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.
“who is made not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.”
“who has come not according to the law of a fleshly commandment, but according to the power of an endless life.”
“Who is made not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.”
“who is made not after the law of a carnal commandment but after the power of an endless life”
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“who is made not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.”
“who has come not according to the law of a fleshly commandment, but according to the power of an endless life.”
17For it is testified: "You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek."
“For he testifies, you are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
“for it is witnessed of him you are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.”
“for he testifies, you are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek,”
“For it is attested of him that you are a priest according to the order of Melchizedek.”
18So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless
“For on the one hand, there is an annulling of the former commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness,”
“for there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before, for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof,”
“For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof”
“For on the one hand, there is an annulling of the former commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness.”
“For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before, for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.”
“for there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before, for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.”
19(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
“for the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand, there is the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.”
“for the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did, by the which we draw nigh unto God.”
“For the law made nothing perfect. And on the other hand, there is a bringing in of a better hope through which we draw near to God.”
“For the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand, there is the bringing in of a better hope through which we draw near to God.”
“For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did, by the which we draw nigh unto God.”
“For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did, by the which we draw nigh unto God.”
20And none of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,
“And inasmuch as it was not without an oath”
“And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest”
“And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest,”
“and inasmuch as he was not made priest without an oath,”
“And inasmuch as not without an oath, he was made priest.”
“and inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest,”
21but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: "The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: 'You are a priest forever.'"
“for they have become priests without an oath, but he with an oath, by him who said to him, the Lord has sworn and will not relent, you are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
“for they have become priests without an oath, but he with an oath by him who said to him, the Lord has sworn and will not relent. That's the oath. You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
“for those priests were made without an oath, but this with an oath by Him that said unto Him, the Lord swear and will not repent. God took an oath. Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.”
“for those priests were made without an oath but this with an oath by him that said unto him the lord swear and will not repent. Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.”
“for those priests were made without an oath, but this, with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord swear, and will not repent, thou art a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”
“for they indeed became priests without an oath but he with an oath through whom the one has said to him the Lord has sworn and will not change his mind thou art a priest”
22Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.
“So much the more also Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.”
“By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.”
“By so much more, Jesus has become a surety of a better covenant.”
“by so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament,”
“By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.”
“By so much more, Jesus has become a surety of a better covenant.”
23Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.
“Also, there were many priests because they were prevented by death from continuing.”
“and they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death.”
“the former priests on the one hand existed in great numbers because they were prevented by death from continuing”
“And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death.”
“And they truly were many priests because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death.”
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“And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death.”
24But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.
“But this man. Because he continueth ever. Hath an unchangeable priesthood.”
“But he because he continues forever has an unchangeable priesthood.”
“but this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood,”
“But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.”
“but this man because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.”
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“But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.”
25Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
“Wherefore, 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.”
“Wherefore, 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.”
“Wherefore, 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.”
“Therefore, he is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.”
“Wherefore 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.”
“wherefore 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.”
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26Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
“For such a high priest was fitting for us who is holy harmless Undefiled separate from sinners and has become higher than the heavens.”
“For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens.”
“For such an high priest became us who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens.”
“For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens,”
“For such a high priest was fitting for us who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners and has become higher than the heavens.”
“For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens,”
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27Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.
“who does not need daily like those high priests to offer up sacrifices first for his own sins and then for the sins of the people. Because this He did once for all when He offered up Himself”
“who does not need daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifices first for his own sins and then for the people's. For this he did once for all when he offered up himself.”
“who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up. Sacrificed first for his own sins and then for the people's for this he did once when he offered up himself.”
“who 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.”
“Who 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.”
“who does not need daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifices, first for his own sins and then for the people's. For this he did once for all, when he offered up himself.”
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28For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
“for the law appoints men as high priests who are weak but the word of the oath which came after the law appoints a son made perfect forever.”
“For the law appoints as high priests men who have weaknesses but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints the son who has been perfected forever.”
“For 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.”
“for 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.”
“For 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.”
“for 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”