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Selected Verse: Hebrews 7:15 - Strong Concordance
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Heb 7:15 |
Strong Concordance |
And [2532] it is [2076] yet [2089] far more [4054] evident [2612]: for [1487] that after [2596] the similitude [3665] of Melchisedec [3198] there ariseth [450] another [2087] priest [2409], |
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King James |
And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
Another proof that the law, or economy, is changed, namely, forasmuch as Christ is appointed Priest, "not according to the law of a carnal (that is, a mere outward) commandment," but "according to the power of an indissoluble (so the Greek) life." The hundred tenth Psalm appoints Him "for ever" (Heb 7:17). The Levitical law required a definite carnal descent. In contrast stands "the power"; Christ's spiritual, inward, living power of overcoming death. Not agreeably to a statute is Christ appointed, but according to an inward living power.
it--the change of the law or economy, the statement (Heb 7:12, Heb 7:18).
far more--Greek, "more abundantly."
for that--"seeing that," literally, "if"; so Rom 5:10.
after the similitude of Melchisedec--answering to "after the order of Melchisedec" (Heb 5:10). The "order" cannot mean a series of priests, for Melchisedec neither received his priesthood from, nor transmitted it to, any other mere man; it must mean "answering to the office of Melchisedec." Christ's priesthood is similar to Melchisedec's in that it is "for ever" (Heb 7:16-17).
another--rather as Greek, "a different." |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
And it is yet far more evident - Not that our Lord would spring out of Judah, but the point which he was endeavoring to establish that there must be a change of the priesthood, was rendered still more evident from another consideration. A strong proof of the necessity of such a change of the priesthood was furnished from the fact that the Messiah was to be of the tribe of Judah; but a much stronger, because "as a priest" he was to be of the order of Melchizedek - that is, he was of the same rank with one who did not even belong to that tribe.
After the similitude - Resembling; that is, he was to be of the order of Melchizedek. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Evident (κατάδηλον)
N.T.o. Thoroughly evident. Not referring to that which is declared to be πρόδηλον evident in Heb 7:14, viz., that Christ sprang out of Judah, but to the general proposition - the unsatisfactory character of the Levitical priesthood.
Similitude (ὁμιότητα)
Better, likeness: answering to made like, Heb 7:3, and emphasizing the personal resemblance to Melchisedec. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| And it is still far more evident, that - Both the priesthood and the law are changed, because the priest now raised up is not only of another tribe, but of a quite different order. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| And it is yet far more evident - Και περισσοτερον ετι καταδηλον εστιν· And besides, it is more abundantly strikingly manifest. It is very difficult to translate these words, but the apostle's meaning is plain, viz., that God designed the Levitical priesthood to be changed, because of the oath in Psa 110:1-7, where, addressing the Messiah, he says: Thou art a Priest for ever after the order, or ὁμοιοτητα, similitude, of Melchisedec, who was not only a priest, but also a king. None of the Levitical priests sustained this double office; but they both, with that of prophet, appear and were exercised in the person of our Lord, who is the Priest to which the apostle alludes. |
16 Who [3739] is made [1096], not [3756] after [2596] the law [3551] of a carnal [4559] commandment [1785], but [235] after [2596] the power [1411] of an endless [179] life [2222].
17 For [1063] he testifieth [3140], [3754] Thou [4771] art a priest [2409] for [1519] ever [165] after [2596] the order [5010] of Melchisedec [3198].
10 Called [4316] of [5259] God [2316] an high priest [749] after [2596] the order [5010] of Melchisedec [3198].
10 For [1063] if [1487], when we were [5607] enemies [2190], we were reconciled [2644] to God [2316] by [1223] the death [2288] of his [846] Son [5207], much [4183] more [3123], being reconciled [2644], we shall be saved [4982] by [1722] his [846] life [2222].
18 For [1063] there is [1096] verily [3303] a disannulling [115] of the commandment [1785] going before [4254] for [1223] the weakness [772] and [2532] unprofitableness [512] thereof [846].
12 For [1063] the priesthood [2420] being changed [3346], there is made [1096] of [1537] necessity [318] a change [3331] also [2532] of the law [3551].
17 For [1063] he testifieth [3140], [3754] Thou [4771] art a priest [2409] for [1519] ever [165] after [2596] the order [5010] of Melchisedec [3198].
3 Without father [540], without mother [282], without descent [35], having [2192] neither [3383] beginning [746] of days [2250], nor [3383] end [5056] of life [2222]; but [1161] made like [871] unto the Son [5207] of God [2316]; abideth [3306] a priest [2409] continually [1519] [1336].
14 For [1063] it is evident [4271] that [3754] our [2257] Lord [2962] sprang [393] out of [1537] Juda [2455]; of [1519] which [3739] tribe [5443] Moses [3475] spake [2980] nothing [3762] concerning [4012] priesthood [2420].
1 A Psalm [04210] of David [01732]. The LORD [03068] said [05002] unto my Lord [0113], Sit [03427] thou at my right hand [03225], until I make [07896] thine enemies [0341] thy footstool [01916] [07272].
2 The LORD [03068] shall send [07971] the rod [04294] of thy strength [05797] out of Zion [06726]: rule [07287] thou in the midst [07130] of thine enemies [0341].
3 Thy people [05971] shall be willing [05071] in the day [03117] of thy power [02428], in the beauties [01926] of holiness [06944] from the womb [07358] of the morning [04891]: thou hast the dew [02919] of thy youth [03208].
4 The LORD [03068] hath sworn [07650], and will not repent [05162], Thou art a priest [03548] for ever [05769] after the order [01700] of Melchizedek [04442].
5 The Lord [0136] at thy right hand [03225] shall strike [04272] through kings [04428] in the day [03117] of his wrath [0639].
6 He shall judge [01777] among the heathen [01471], he shall fill [04390] the places with the dead bodies [01472]; he shall wound [04272] the heads [07218] over many [07227] countries [0776].
7 He shall drink [08354] of the brook [05158] in the way [01870]: therefore shall he lift up [07311] the head [07218].