Hebrews 7:24–25
But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
But this man because hee continueth euer, hath an ‖vnchangeable Priesthood.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, which passeth not from one to another.
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 saue them ‖to the vttermost, that come vnto God by him, seeing hee euer liueth to make intercession for them.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, euermore.
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From verse 24
- Hebrews 7:28Rank 1 from verse 24
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.
28For the Law maketh men high Priests which haue infirmitie, but the word of the othe which was since the Law, maketh the Sonne, who is †consecrated for euermore.
- John 12:34Rank 2 from verse 24
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?
34The people answered him, *We haue heard out of the Law, that Christ abideth for euer: and how sayest thou, The Sonne of man must bee lift vp? Who is this Sonne of man?
- Isaiah 9:6–7Rank 3 from verse 24
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.
6*For vnto vs a child is borne, vnto vs a Sonne is giuen, and the gouernment shalbe vpon his shoulder: and his name shalbe called, Wonderfull, Counseller, The mightie God, The euerlasting Father, The Prince of peace.
7**Of the increase of his gouernment and peace there shall be no end, vpon the throne of Dauid & vpon his kingdome, to order it, and to stablish it with iudgement and with iustice, from henceforth euen for euer: the zeale of the LORD of hostes will performe this.
- Revelation 1:18Rank 4 from verse 24
- Hebrews 13:8Rank 5 from verse 24
- Hebrews 7:8–25Rank 6 from verse 24
8And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
9And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
10For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
11If 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?
12For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
13For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
14For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
15And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
16Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
17For 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:)
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:
24But 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.
8And here men that die receiue tithes: but there hee receiueth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liueth.
9And as I may so say, Leui also who receiueth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
10For hee was yet in the loynes of his Father when Melchisedec met him.
11If therefore perfection were by the Leuiticall Priesthood (for vnder it the people receiued the Law) what further neede was there, that another Priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not bee called after the order of Aaron?
12For the Priesthood being chaunged, there is made of necessitie a change also of the Law.
13For hee of whom these things are spoken, pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gaue attendance at the Altar.
14For it is euident that our Lorde sprang out of Iuda, of which tribe Moses spake nothing cōcerning Priesthood.
15And it is yet farre more euident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another Priest,
16Who is made not after the Law of a carnall commandement, but after the power of an endles life.
17For hee testifieth; Thou art a Priest for euer, after the order of Melchisedec.
18For there is verily a disanulling of the commandement going before, for the weakenesse and vnprofitablenesse thereof.
19For the Law made nothing perfect, ‖but the bringing in of a better hope did: by the which wee draw nigh vnto God.
20And in as much as not without an othe he was made Priest,
21(For those Priests were made ‖without an oath: but this with an oath, by him y t said vnto him, *The Lord sware and wil not repent, thou art a Priest for euer after the order of Melchisedec)
22By so much was Iesus made a suertie of a better Testament.
23And they truely were many Priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death.
24But this man because hee continueth euer, hath an ‖vnchangeable Priesthood.
25Wherefore he is able also to saue them ‖to the vttermost, that come vnto God by him, seeing hee euer liueth to make intercession for them.
- 1 Samuel 2:35Rank 7 from verse 24
35And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever.
35And I will raise me vp a faithfull Priest, that shall doe according to that which is in my heart and in my mind, and I will build him a sure house, and hee shall walke before mine Anointed for euer.
- Romans 6:9Rank 8 from verse 24
From verse 25
- Romans 8:34Rank 1 from verse 25
34Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
34Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather that is risen againe, who is euen at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for vs.
- 1 John 2:1–2Rank 2 from verse 25
1MY little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
2And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
1¶ My little children, these things write I vnto you, that ye sinne not. And if any man sinne, we haue an Aduocate with the Father, Iesus Christ the righteous:
2And he is the propitiation for our sinnes: and not for ours onely, but also for the sinnes of the whole world.
- 1 Timothy 2:5Rank 3 from verse 25
- Ephesians 2:18Rank 6 from verse 25
- Isaiah 45:22Rank 7 from verse 25
- Romans 5:2Rank 8 from verse 25
- Ephesians 3:20Rank 9 from verse 25
- Hebrews 9:24Rank 10 from verse 25
24For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:
24For Christ is not entred into the Holy places made with handes, which are the figures of the true, but into heauen it selfe, now to appeare in the presence of God for vs.
- Hebrews 11:6Rank 11 from verse 25
6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for hee that commeth to God, must beleeue that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seeke him.
- Hebrews 7:19Rank 12 from verse 25
- Isaiah 59:16Rank 13 from verse 25
16¶ And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.
16¶ *And hee saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessour. Therefore his arme brought saluation vnto him, and his righteousnesse, it sustained him.
- Daniel 3:17Rank 14 from verse 25
- Daniel 6:20Rank 15 from verse 25
20And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?
20And when he came to the den, he cryed with a lamentable voice vnto Daniel, and the king spake and said to Daniel: O Daniel, seruant of the liuing God, Is thy God whom thou seruest continually, able to deliuer thee from the Lyons?
- John 14:13Rank 17 from verse 25
- Hebrews 5:7Rank 18 from verse 25
7Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;
7‖Who in the dayes of his flesh, when hee had offered vp prayers and supplications, with strong crying and teares, vnto him that was able to saue him from death, and was heard, in that he feared.
- Isaiah 53:12Rank 19 from verse 25
12Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
12**Therefore will I diuide him a portion with the great, and he shall diuide the spoile with the strong: because hee hath powred out his soule vnto death: and he was numbred with the transgressours, and he bare the sinne of many, and made intercession for the transgressours.
- Isaiah 63:1Rank 20 from verse 25
1WHO is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
1¶ †Who is this that commeth from Edom, with died garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, trauelling in the greatnesse of his strength? I that speake in righteousnesse, mightie to saue.
- Hebrews 13:15Rank 21 from verse 25
- Hebrews 2:18Rank 22 from verse 25
- Hebrews 7:16Rank 23 from verse 25
- John 10:29–30Rank 24 from verse 25
- Isaiah 45:24Rank 25 from verse 25
24Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.
24‖Surely, shall one say, In the LORD haue I righteousnesse and strength: euen to him shall men come, and all that are incensed against him, shalbe ashamed.
- Jeremiah 3:22Rank 26 from verse 25
- John 14:16Rank 27 from verse 25
- John 17:9–26Rank 28 from verse 25
9I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.
10And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.
11And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.
12While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.
13And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
14I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
15I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
16They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
17Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
18As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.
19And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
20Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
21That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
22And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
23I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
24Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
25O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.
26And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
9I pray for them, I pray not for the world: but for them which thou hast giuen me, for they are thine.
10And all mine are thine, and thine are mine: and I am glorified in them.
11And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine owne Name, those whom thou hast giuen mee, that they may bee one, as we are.
12While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy Name: those that thou gauest me, I haue kept, and none of them is lost, but the sonne of perdition: *that the Scripture might be fulfilled.
13And now come I to thee, and these things I speake in the world, that they might haue my ioy fulfilled in themselues.
14I haue giuen them thy word, and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, euen as I am not of the world.
15I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keepe them from the euill.
16They are not of the world, euen as I am not of the world.
17Sanctifie them through thy trueth: thy word is trueth.
18As thou hast sent mee into the world: euen so haue I also sent them into the world.
19And for their sakes I sanctifie my selfe, that they also might be ‖sanctified through the trueth.
20Neither pray I for these alone; but for them also which shall beleeue on me through their word:
21That they all may be one, as thou Father art in mee, and I in thee, that they also may bee one in vs: that the world may beleeue that thou hast sent mee.
22And the glory which thou gauest me, I haue giuen them: that they may be one, euen as we are one:
23I in them, and thou in mee, that they may bee made perfect in one, and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loued them, as thou hast loued me.
24*Father, I will that they also whom thou hast giuen me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast giuen mee: for thou louedst mee before the foundation of the world.
25O righteous Father, the world hath not knowen thee, but I haue knowen thee, and these haue knowen that thou hast sent me.
26And I haue declared vnto them thy Name, and will declare it: that the loue wherewith thou hast loued mee, may be in them, and I in them.
- Philippians 3:21Rank 29 from verse 25
21Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
21Who shall change our vile bodie, that it may bee fashioned like vnto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able euen to subdue all things vnto himselfe.
- 2 Timothy 1:12Rank 30 from verse 25
12For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
12For the which cause I also suffer these things; neuerthelesse, I am not ashamed: for I know whom I haue ‖beleeued, and I am perswaded that he is able to keepe that which I haue committed vnto him against that day.
- Daniel 3:29Rank 31 from verse 25
29Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill: because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort.
29††*†Therefore I make a decree, That euery people, nation, and language, which speake any thing amisse against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill, because there is no other God, that can deliuer after this sort.
- Hebrews 7:24Rank 32 from verse 25
- John 16:23–24Rank 33 from verse 25
23And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
23And in that day ye shall aske me nothing: *Uerily, verily I say vnto you, Whatsoeuer yee shall aske the Father in my Name, he will giue it you.
24Hitherto haue ye asked nothing in my Name: aske, and ye shall receiue, that your ioy may be full.
- Revelation 8:3–4Rank 34 from verse 25
3And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
4And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel’s hand.
3And another Angel came & stood at the altar, hauing a golden censer, and there was giuen vnto him much incense, that hee should ‖offer it with the prayers of all Saints vpon the golden altar which was before the throne.
4And the smoke of the incense which came with the prayers of the Saints, ascended vp before God, out of the Angels hand.
- Daniel 3:15Rank 35 from verse 25
15Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?
15Now if ye be ready that at what time yee heare the sound of the cornet, flute, harpe, sackbut, psalterie, and dulcimer, and all kindes of musicke, ye fall downe, and worship the image which I haue made, well: but if yee worship not, ye shall be cast the same houre into the midst of a fierie furnace, and who is that God that shall deliuer you out of my handes?
- Daniel 9:16Rank 36 from verse 25
16¶ O Lord, according to all thy righteousness, I beseech thee, let thine anger and thy fury be turned away from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy mountain: because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and thy people are become a reproach to all that are about us.
16¶ O LORD, according to all thy righteousnes, I beseech thee, let thine anger and thy furie bee turned away from thy citie Ierusalem, thy holy Mountaine: because for our sinnes, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Ierusalem and thy people are become a reproch to all that are about vs.
- John 5:37–40Rank 37 from verse 25
37And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.
38And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.
39¶ Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
40And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.
37And the Father himselfe which hath sent me, *hath borne witnesse of me. Ye haue neither heard his voyce at any time, *nor seene his shape.
38And ye haue not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye beleeue not.
39¶ Search the Scriptures, for in them ye thinke ye haue eternall life, and they are they which testifie of me.
40And ye will not come to me, that ye might haue life.
- Psalms 68:31–32Rank 38 from verse 25
31Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.
32Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:
31Princes shall come out of Egypt, Ethiopia shall soone stretch out her hands vnto God.
32Sing vnto God, yee kingdomes of the earth: O sing praises vnto the LORD, Selah:
- Ephesians 3:12Rank 39 from verse 25
- Hebrews 7:8Rank 40 from verse 25
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Hebrews 7:24
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
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.
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unchangeable
Continuing without passing to another or changing.
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priesthood
The office, service, or order of priests.
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Hebrews 7:25
1. For that reason, or as a conclusion from what precedes; therefore or consequently. 2. For what reason or purpose; why.
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Having physical power sufficient; having competent power or strength, bodily or mental.
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Sense 1: To rescue, deliver, preserve, keep alive, heal, recover, or bring safely through. Sense 2: Except or apart from.
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Farthest, outermost, remotest, last, fullest, or most complete extent, degree, part, or limit.
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The one true God.
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1. As a connective, because, since, or in view of a stated fact. 2. Perceiving with the eyes; observing. 3. Recognizing, discerning, understanding, or foreseeing.
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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.
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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.
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intercession
Entreaty made for another; the act of pleading on another's behalf.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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23And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
23And they truely were many Priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death.
24But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
24But this man because hee continueth euer, hath an ‖vnchangeable Priesthood.
Selected passage25Wherefore 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.
25Wherefore he is able also to saue them ‖to the vttermost, that come vnto God by him, seeing hee euer liueth to make intercession for them.
Selected passage26For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
26For such an high Priest became vs, who is holy, harmelesse, vndefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher then the heauens.