Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, New Living Translation This change has been made very clear since a different priest, who is like Melchizedek, has appeared. English Standard Version This becomes even more evident when another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, Berean Standard Bible And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, Berean Literal Bible And it is yet more abundantly evident if another priest according to the likeness of Melchizedek arises, King James Bible And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, New King James Version And it is yet far more evident if, in the likeness of Melchizedek, there arises another priest New American Standard Bible And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek, NASB 1995 And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek, NASB 1977 And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek, Legacy Standard Bible And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek, Amplified Bible And this becomes even more evident if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, Christian Standard Bible And this becomes clearer if another priest like Melchizedek appears, Holman Christian Standard Bible And this becomes clearer if another priest like Melchizedek appears, American Standard Version And what we say is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there ariseth another priest, Contemporary English Version All of this becomes clearer, when someone who is like Melchizedek is appointed to be a priest. English Revised Version And what we say is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there ariseth another priest, GOD'S WORD® Translation The regulations were different. This became clear when a different priest who is like Melchizedek appeared. Good News Translation The matter becomes even plainer; a different priest has appeared, who is like Melchizedek. International Standard Version This point is even more obvious in that another priest who is like Melchizedek has appeared Majority Standard Bible And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, NET Bible And this is even clearer if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, New Heart English Bible This is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest, Webster's Bible Translation And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, Weymouth New Testament And this is still more abundantly clear when we read that it is as belonging to the order of Melchizedek that a priest of a different kind is to arise, World English Bible This is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it is yet more abundantly most evident, if according to the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest, Berean Literal Bible And it is yet more abundantly evident if another priest according to the likeness of Melchizedek arises, Young's Literal Translation And it is yet more abundantly most evident, if according to the similitude of Melchisedek there doth arise another priest, Smith's Literal Translation And it is yet more abundantly manifest: that according to the resemblance of Melchisedec has another priest risen, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it is yet far more evident: if according to the similitude of Melchisedech there ariseth another priest, Catholic Public Domain Version And yet it is far more evident that, according to the likeness of Melchizedek, there rises up another priest, New American Bible It is even more obvious if another priest is raised up after the likeness of Melchizedek, New Revised Standard Version It is even more obvious when another priest arises, resembling Melchizedek, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd yet, it is far more evident because he said that another priest would rise after the order of Mel-chis'e-dec, Aramaic Bible in Plain English And moreover, again, it is apparent by this that he said that another Priest arises in the image of Melchizedek, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd it is yet far more evident, if, after the likeness of Melchisedec, there arises another priest, Godbey New Testament And it is still more abundantly evident, if after the similitude of Melchizedek another priest rises, Haweis New Testament and it is yet more abundantly evident, that there should arise another priest after the likeness of Melchisedec, Mace New Testament This appears still more clear from another priest's arising like Melchisedec, Weymouth New Testament And this is still more abundantly clear when we read that it is as belonging to the order of Melchizedek that a priest of a different kind is to arise, Worrell New Testament And it is yet far more evident; if, according to the likeness of Melchizedek, there arises another Priest, Worsley New Testament And it is yet more abundantly evident, that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Superior Priesthood…14For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests. 15And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.… 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 5:6 And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” Hebrews 5:10 and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek. 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 7:3 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 7:17 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 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 But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. Matthew 22:43-45 Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ / So if David calls Him ‘Lord,’ how can He be David’s son?” Mark 12:35-37 While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, He asked, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David? / Speaking by the Holy Spirit, David himself declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ / David himself calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with delight. Luke 20:41-44 Then Jesus declared, “How can it be said that the Christ is the Son of David? / For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand / until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’ ... Acts 2:34-36 For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand / until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’ / Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” Treasury of Scripture And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there rises another priest, after. Hebrews 7:3,11,17-21 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… Psalm 110:4 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. Jump to Previous Abundantly Appears Arise Arises Ariseth Belonging Clear Clearer Different Evident Far Kind Likeness Melchisedec Melchisedek Melchizedek Melchiz'edek Order Priest Read Second SimilitudeJump to Next Abundantly Appears Arise Arises Ariseth Belonging Clear Clearer Different Evident Far Kind Likeness Melchisedec Melchisedek Melchizedek Melchiz'edek Order Priest Read Second SimilitudeHebrews 7 1. Christ Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek;11. and so far more excellent than the priests of Aaron's order. And this point is even more clear The phrase emphasizes the clarity and certainty of the argument being made. In the context of Hebrews, the author is building upon the superiority of Christ's priesthood over the Levitical priesthood. The Greek word for "clear" (κατάδηλος, katadelos) suggests something that is manifest or evident. The author is making a logical progression, showing that the priesthood of Jesus is not only different but superior, and this is becoming increasingly obvious to the readers. if another priest like Melchizedek appears Parallel Commentaries ... Greek AndΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [ this point ] is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. even ἔτι (eti) Adverb Strong's 2089: (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; 'yet, ' still. more περισσότερον (perissoteron) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strong's 4053: From peri; superabundant or superior; by implication, excessive; adverbially violently; neuter preeminence. clear κατάδηλόν (katadēlon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 2612: Quite clear, evident. From kata intensive and delos; manifest. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. another ἕτερος (heteros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2087: (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. 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. like ὁμοιότητα (homoiotēta) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3665: Likeness, resemblance. From homoios; resemblance. Melchizedek Μελχισέδεκ (Melchisedek) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3198: Melchizedek, king and priest of Salem. Of Hebrew origin; Melchisedek, a patriarch. appears, ἀνίσταται (anistatai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. Links Hebrews 7:15 NIVHebrews 7:15 NLT Hebrews 7:15 ESV Hebrews 7:15 NASB Hebrews 7:15 KJV Hebrews 7:15 BibleApps.com Hebrews 7:15 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 7:15 Chinese Bible Hebrews 7:15 French Bible Hebrews 7:15 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Hebrews 7:15 This is yet more abundantly evident if (Heb. He. Hb) |