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Hebrews 7:23–24

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And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
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From verse 23

  1. Nehemiah 12:10–11Rank 1 from verse 23
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    10¶ And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,

    11And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.

  2. 1 Chronicles 6:3–14Rank 2 from verse 23
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    3And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

    4¶ Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

    5And Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi,

    6And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,

    7Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,

    8And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,

    9And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,

    10And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest’s office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:)

    11And Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,

    12And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum,

    13And Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah,

    14And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,

  3. Hebrews 7:8Rank 3 from verse 23
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    8And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

From verse 24

  1. Hebrews 7:28Rank 1 from verse 24
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    28For 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.

  2. John 12:34Rank 2 from verse 24
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    34The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

  3. Isaiah 9:6–7Rank 3 from verse 24
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    6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

    7Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

  4. Revelation 1:18Rank 4 from verse 24
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    18I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

  5. Hebrews 13:8Rank 5 from verse 24
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    8Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

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Hebrews 7:23

COMBINED MEANING

truly

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According to truth; in agreement with fact; Sincerely; honestly; really; faithfully; Exactly; justly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

priests

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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

suffered

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Sense 1: Allowed or permitted. Sense 2: Bore, endured, or underwent pain, loss, or another experience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

reason

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A ground or cause; understanding or judgment; to think, discuss, or argue.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 7:24

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

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priesthood

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The office, service, or order of priests.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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22By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

23And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

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24But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

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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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