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Hebrews 7:15
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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,
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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
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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.
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