Hebrews 5:6
New International Version
And he says in another place, “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.”

New Living Translation
And in another passage God said to him, “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

English Standard Version
as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”

Berean Standard Bible
And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Berean Literal Bible
Just as He says also in another place: "You are a priest to the age, according to the order of Melchizedek."

King James Bible
As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

New King James Version
As He also says in another place: “You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek”;

New American Standard Bible
just as He also says in another passage, “YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.”

NASB 1995
just as He says also in another passage, “YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.”

NASB 1977
just as He says also in another passage, “THOU ART A PRIEST FOREVER ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.”

Legacy Standard Bible
just as He says also in another passage, “YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.”

Amplified Bible
just as He also says in another place, “YOU ARE A PRIEST [appointed] FOREVER ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.”

Christian Standard Bible
also says in another place, You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
also said in another passage, You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.

American Standard Version
as he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.

Contemporary English Version
In another place, God says, "You are a priest forever just like Melchizedek."

English Revised Version
as he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In another place in Scripture, God said, "You are a priest forever, in the way Melchizedek was a priest."

Good News Translation
He also said in another place, "You will be a priest forever, in the priestly order of Melchizedek."

International Standard Version
As he also says in another place, "You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."

Majority Standard Bible
And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

NET Bible
as also in another place God says, "You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek."

New Heart English Bible
As he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek."

Webster's Bible Translation
As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Weymouth New Testament
as also in another passage He says, "Thou art a priest for ever, belonging to the order of Melchizedek."

World English Bible
As he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
just as He also says in another [place], “You [are] a priest throughout the age, according to the order of Melchizedek”;

Berean Literal Bible
Just as He says also in another place: "You are a priest to the age, according to the order of Melchizedek."

Young's Literal Translation
as also in another place He saith, 'Thou art a priest -- to the age, according to the order of Melchisedek;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And also in another he says, Thou a priest forever according to the order of Melchisedec.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
As he saith also in another place: Thou art a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchisedech.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And similarly, he says in another place: “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”

New American Bible
just as he says in another place: “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”

New Revised Standard Version
as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he said also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchis'e- dec.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
As he said in another place, “You are a Priest for eternity in the image of Melchizedek.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
as he says also in another place, Thou art a priest forever, after the order of Melchisedec.

Godbey New Testament
as also he says in another place, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.

Haweis New Testament
As he saith also in another passage, “Thou art priest forever after the order of Melchisedec;”

Mace New Testament
as he saith too in another place, "thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."

Weymouth New Testament
as also in another passage He says, "Thou art a priest for ever, belonging to the order of Melchizedek."

Worrell New Testament
as also, in another place, He saith, "Thou art a Priest forever according to the rank of Melchizedek";

Worsley New Testament
As He saith also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Perfect High Priest
5So also Christ did not take upon Himself the glory of becoming a high priest, but He was called by the One who said to Him: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.” 6And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” 7During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.…

Cross References
Psalm 110:4
The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Genesis 14:18-20
Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— / and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.

Hebrews 7:17
For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:21
but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’”

Hebrews 6:20
where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:1-3
This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, / and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” / Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time.

Hebrews 7:11
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:15-16
And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, / one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.

Hebrews 7:24-25
But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

Hebrews 7:28
For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

Hebrews 8:1
The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,

Hebrews 9:11
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation.

Hebrews 10:12-14
But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, / because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified.

Hebrews 4:14
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.

Hebrews 2:17
For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.


Treasury of Scripture

As he said also in another place, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Thou.

Hebrews 5:10
Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.

Hebrews 6:20
Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Hebrews 7:3,15,17,21
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…

Melchisedec.

Genesis 14:18,19
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God…

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Hebrews 5
1. The honor of our Savior's priesthood.
11. Negligence in the knowledge thereof is reproved.














You are a priest forever
This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of Christ's priesthood. The Greek word for "priest" here is "hiereus," which signifies one who offers sacrifices and mediates between God and humanity. Unlike the Levitical priests who served temporarily, Christ's priesthood is perpetual, underscoring His divine nature and the permanence of His intercession for believers. The word "forever" (Greek: "eis ton aiona") indicates an unending duration, highlighting the eternal security and salvation found in Christ.

in the order of Melchizedek
Melchizedek is a mysterious figure who appears in Genesis 14:18-20 as both a king and priest. The phrase "in the order of Melchizedek" (Greek: "kata ten taxin Melchisedek") suggests a priesthood that is distinct from the Aaronic line, characterized by righteousness and peace. Melchizedek's priesthood predates the Levitical system, symbolizing a superior and more ancient order. This connection to Melchizedek points to Christ's unique and sovereign priesthood, which is not based on ancestry or law but on the power of an indestructible life, as further explained in Hebrews 7:16. This highlights the fulfillment of God's plan through Christ, who is both King and Priest, offering a perfect and eternal sacrifice for sin.

(6) Thou art a priest for ever . . .--On Psalms 110 see the Note on Hebrews 1:13. The fourth verse, here quoted, is the kernel of the Psalm, and supplies the theme for a large portion of this Epistle, especially Hebrews 7. As the promise of 2 Samuel 7 was the prelude to the revelation of the second Psalm, the divine declaration recorded in Exodus 19:6 may have prepared the way for the promise of Psalm 110:4. The king of Israel was the type of the Son of David; and in the consecrated people, who, had they been faithful, would have remained the representatives of all nations before God, was dimly foreshadowed the Anointed Priest.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

another [passage]
ἑτέρῳ (heterō)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2087: (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.

[God] says:
λέγει (legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

“You [are]
Σὺ (Sy)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

a priest
ἱερεὺς (hiereus)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2409: A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest.

forever
αἰῶνα (aiōna)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 165: From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.

in
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

order
τάξιν (taxin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5010: From tasso; regular arrangement, i.e. fixed succession, official dignity.

of Melchizedek.”
Μελχισέδεκ (Melchisedek)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3198: Melchizedek, king and priest of Salem. Of Hebrew origin; Melchisedek, a patriarch.


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