Hebrews 7:3–4
Without 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.
Without father, without mother, †without descent, hauing neither beginning of dayes nor end of life: but made like vnto the Sonne of God, abideth a Priest continually.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Greek wordingGr. without pedigree.
Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
Now consider how great this man was, vnto whō euen the patriarch Abraham gaue the tenth of the spoiles.
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- Hebrews 7:17Rank 1 from verse 3
- Exodus 6:20–27Rank 2 from verse 3
20And Amram took him Jochebed his father’s sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of Amram were an hundred and thirty and seven years.
21¶ And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.
22And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.
23And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
24And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.
25And Eleazar Aaron’s son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these are the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.
26These are that Aaron and Moses, to whom the Lord said, Bring out the children of Israel from the land of Egypt according to their armies.
27These are they which spake to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring out the children of Israel from Egypt: these are that Moses and Aaron.
20And *Amram tooke him Iochebed his fathers sister to wife, and shee bare him Aaron and Moses: and the yeeres of the life of Amram were an hundred, and thirtie and seuen yeeres.
21¶ And the sonnes of Izhar: Korah and Nepheg, and Zichri.
22And the sonnes of Uzziel: Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.
23And Aaron tooke him Elisheba daughter of Amminadab sister of Naashon to wife, and she bare him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
24And the sonnes of Korah, Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.
25And Eleazar Aarons sonne tooke him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife, and *she bare him Phinehas: these are the heads of the fathers of the Leuites, according to their families.
26These are that Aaron and Moses, to whom the LORD said, Bring out the children of Israel from the land of Egypt, according to their armies.
27These are they which spake to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring out the children of Israel from Egypt: These are that Moses and Aaron.
- Hebrews 7:23–28Rank 3 from verse 3
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.
26For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
27Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.
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.
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.
26For such an high Priest became vs, who is holy, harmelesse, vndefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher then the heauens.
27Who needeth not daily, as those high Priests, to offer vp sacrifice, first for his owne sins and then for the peoples: for this he did once, when he offered vp himselfe.
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.
- Hebrews 7:6Rank 4 from verse 3
- Matthew 4:3Rank 5 from verse 3
- 1 Chronicles 6:1–3Rank 6 from verse 3
1THE sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
2And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.
3And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
1¶ The sonnes of Leui: *‖Gershon, Kohath & Merari.
2And the sonnes of Kohath: Amram, Izahar, & Hebron, & Uzziel.
3And the children of Amram: Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sonnes also of Aaron: *Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
- Exodus 6:18Rank 7 from verse 3
From verse 4
- Genesis 14:20Rank 1 from verse 4
- Acts 7:8–9Rank 3 from verse 4
8And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.
9And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,
8*And he gaue him the couenant of Circumcision: *and so Abraham begate Isaac, and circumcised him the eight day: *and Isaac begate Iacob, *and Iacob begate the twelue Patriarchs.
9*And the Patriarchs moued with enuie, sold Ioseph into Egypt: but God was with him,
- Galatians 3:28–29Rank 4 from verse 4
28There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
29And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
28There is neither Iewe, nor Greeke, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Iesus.
29And if yee be Christs, then are ye Abrahams seed, and heires according to the promise.
- Genesis 12:2Rank 5 from verse 4
- Genesis 17:5–6Rank 6 from verse 4
5Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.
6And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.
5Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall bee Abraham: *for a father of many nations haue I made thee.
6And I will make thee exceeding fruitfull, and I will make nations of thee, and Kings shall come out of thee.
- James 2:23Rank 7 from verse 4
23And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
23And the Scripture was fullfiled which saith, *Abraham beleeued God, and it was imputed vnto him for righteousnes: and he was called the friend of God.
- Romans 4:11–13Rank 8 from verse 4
11And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:
12And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised.
13For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
11And hee receiued the signe of circumcision, a seale of the righteousnesse of the faith, which hee had yet being vncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that beleeue, though they be not circumcised; that righteousnesse might be imputed vnto them also:
12And the father of circumcision, to them who are not of the circumcision onely, but also walke in the steppes of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet vncircumcised.
13For the promise that he should be the heire of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed through the Lawe, but through the righteousnesse of faith.
- Romans 4:17–18Rank 9 from verse 4
17(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
18Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
17(As it is written, *I haue made thee a father of many nations) ‖before him whom he beleeued, euen God who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which bee not, as though they were,
18Who against hope, beleeued in hope, that hee might become the father of many nations: according to that which was spoken, *So shall thy seede bee.
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Hebrews 7:3
Outside or on the exterior; beyond a boundary; lacking, absent, free from, not accompanied by, or apart from the person, thing, condition, means, or relation named.
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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.
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Sense 1: A female parent. Sense 2: Figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.
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1. Lineage or ancestry. 2. A downward slope or course.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.
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The start, first part, or earliest point in time, order, or action.
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Sense 1: The last or concluding part, termination, or limit. Sense 2: A purpose or intended result. Sense 3: As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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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
Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.
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The one true God.
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One appointed to sacred service, ministering in things pertaining to God or a deity, especially by offering gifts or sacrifices.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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continually
1. Repeatedly, habitually, or at every appointed recurrence. 2. Without pause or cessation during the period stated.
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Hebrews 7:4
1. To think upon attentively; to examine or weigh. 2. To regard, observe, or take notice of.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.
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1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.
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A chief ancestral father of a family or people.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The patriarch formerly named Abram, whom God appointed to be a father of many nations.
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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Goods taken by force, especially in war; plunder or booty. Sense 2: Damages, corrupts, or lays waste.
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2To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
2To whom also Abraham gaue a tenth part of all: first being by interpretation king of righteousnesse, and after that also king of Salem, which is, king of peace.
3Without 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.
3Without father, without mother, †without descent, hauing neither beginning of dayes nor end of life: but made like vnto the Sonne of God, abideth a Priest continually.
Selected passage4Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
4Now consider how great this man was, vnto whō euen the patriarch Abraham gaue the tenth of the spoiles.
Selected passage5And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
5And verily they that are of the sonnes of Leui, who receiue the office of the Priesthood, haue a commandement to take Tithes of the people according to the Law, that is of their brethren, though they come out of the loines of Abraham: