KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Hebrews 7:15–17
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Hebrews 7:15
15And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
15And it is yet farre more euident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another Priest,
Hebrews 7:16
16Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
16Who is made not after the Law of a carnall commandement, but after the power of an endles life.
Hebrews 7:17
17For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
17For hee testifieth; Thou art a Priest for euer, after the order of Melchisedec.
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DEFINED WORDS
Hebrews 7:15
A greater amount, number, or degree; in a greater degree.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Plain, apparent, manifest, or clearly perceived.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
similitude
Likeness; resemblance; likeness in nature, qualities of appearance; a likeness; Comparison, parable.
Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
One more; an additional or different person or thing.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)
A person who officiates in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; the KJV applies the term to Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, and Christ as Priest, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
Hebrews 7:16
Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Pertaining to flesh; fleshly or sensual rather than spiritual; in Hebrews 9:10, pertaining to outward ordinances imposed on the body.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
MEANING IN THIS VERSE
commandment
An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed, as identified by the verse.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Ability, strength, authority, dominion, or the right and capacity to act.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Perpetual; incessant; continual.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
DEFINED WORDS
Hebrews 7:17
A person who officiates in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; the KJV applies the term to Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, and Christ as Priest, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828
At any time; always; continually; or forever, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
An arrangement, rank, course, command, or appointed manner; also to arrange, direct, or command.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
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From verse 15
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Open the full verse study4The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
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Open the full verse study11If 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?
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Open the full verse study17For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
18For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
19For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
20And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
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:)
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Open the full verse study3Without 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.
From verse 16
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Open the full verse study20Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
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Open the full verse study3Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:
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Open the full verse study9But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
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Open the full verse study18I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
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Open the full verse study14Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
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Open the full verse study1FOR the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
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Open the full verse study28For 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.
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Open the full verse study3Without 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.
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Open the full verse study17For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
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Open the full verse study21(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:)
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Open the full verse study24But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
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.
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Open the full verse study9Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
10Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.
From verse 17
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Open the full verse study4The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
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Open the full verse study6As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
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Open the full verse study21(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:)
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Open the full verse study15And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
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Open the full verse study10Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.
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Open the full verse study20Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
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