Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; New Living Translation There were many priests under the old system, for death prevented them from remaining in office. English Standard Version The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, Berean Standard Bible Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. Berean Literal Bible And indeed those having become priests are many, because of being prevented from continuing by death. King James Bible And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death: New King James Version Also there were many priests, because they were prevented by death from continuing. New American Standard Bible The former priests, on the one hand, existed in greater numbers because they were prevented by death from continuing; NASB 1995 The former priests, on the one hand, existed in greater numbers because they were prevented by death from continuing, NASB 1977 And the former priests, on the one hand, existed in greater numbers, because they were prevented by death from continuing, Legacy Standard Bible And the former priests, on the one hand, existed in greater numbers because they were prevented by death from continuing, Amplified Bible The [former successive line of] priests, on the one hand, existed in greater numbers because they were each prevented by death from continuing [perpetually in office]; Christian Standard Bible Now many have become Levitical priests, since they are prevented by death from remaining in office. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now many have become Levitical priests, since they are prevented by death from remaining in office. American Standard Version And they indeed have been made priests many in number, because that by death they are hindered from continuing: Contemporary English Version There have been a lot of other priests, and all of them have died. English Revised Version And they indeed have been made priests many in number, because that by death they are hindered from continuing: GOD'S WORD® Translation There was a long succession of priests because when a priest died he could no longer serve. Good News Translation There is another difference: there were many of those other priests, because they died and could not continue their work. International Standard Version There have been many priests, since each one of them had to stop serving in office when he died. Majority Standard Bible Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. NET Bible And the others who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them from continuing in office, New Heart English Bible Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death. Webster's Bible Translation And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death: Weymouth New Testament And they have been appointed priests many in number, because death prevents their continuance in office: World English Bible Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand those indeed are many who have become priests, because by death they are hindered from remaining; Berean Literal Bible And indeed those having become priests are many, because of being prevented from continuing by death. Young's Literal Translation and those indeed are many who have become priests, because by death they are hindered from remaining; Smith's Literal Translation And they truly are become many priests, by reason of death being hindered from remaining: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the others indeed were made many priests, because by reason of death they were not suffered to continue: Catholic Public Domain Version And certainly, so many of the others became priests because, due to death, they were prohibited from continuing. New American Bible Those priests were many because they were prevented by death from remaining in office, New Revised Standard Version Furthermore, the former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd these priests were many, because they were mortal, and they were not permitted to continue because of death: Aramaic Bible in Plain English And there were many Priests because they were dying and were not permitted to continue. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd those priests, indeed, have been many, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office. Godbey New Testament And indeed many have been made priests, because they were prohibited by death from continuing: Haweis New Testament And they indeed are many who were made priests, because by death they were prevented from abiding in their office: Mace New Testament besides, the priesthood then devolv'd to many, death depriving them of a lasting possession. Weymouth New Testament And they have been appointed priests many in number, because death prevents their continuance in office: Worrell New Testament And they, indeed, have been made priests many in number, because by death they are hindered from continuing; Worsley New Testament And they were many priests, because they were by death hindered from continuing in their office; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Superior Priesthood…22Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. 23Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. 24But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.… 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.” Hebrews 5:6 And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” Hebrews 9:24-25 For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. / Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own. Hebrews 10:11-12 Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. / But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. Romans 8:34 Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Hebrews 8:6 Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises. 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 10:21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, Hebrews 7:16-17 one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life. / For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” 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 6:20 where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 9:15 Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. Hebrews 7:27 Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. Hebrews 10:14 because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified. Treasury of Scripture And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death: were. Hebrews 7:8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth. 1 Chronicles 6:3-14 And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar… Nehemiah 12:10,11 And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada, … Jump to Previous Account Appointed Continuance Continue Continuing Death Existed Former Great Greater Hand Hindered Indeed Numbers Office Prevented Prevents Priests Reason Remaining Suffered True.Jump to Next Account Appointed Continuance Continue Continuing Death Existed Former Great Greater Hand Hindered Indeed Numbers Office Prevented Prevents Priests Reason Remaining Suffered True.Hebrews 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. Now there have been many other priests This phrase highlights the historical context of the Levitical priesthood, which was established under the Mosaic Law. The Greek word for "priests" here is "ἱερεῖς" (hiereis), referring to those who served in the temple, offering sacrifices and mediating between God and the people. Historically, the Levitical priesthood was characterized by a succession of priests, as no single priest could serve indefinitely due to mortality. This system required many priests over generations, emphasizing the temporary and imperfect nature of the old covenant. since death prevented them from continuing in office Parallel Commentaries ... Greek NowΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. there εἰσιν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. have been γεγονότες (gegonotes) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. many πλείονές (pleiones) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural - Comparative Strong's 4119: Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. [other] οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. priests, ἱερεῖς (hiereis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural 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. since διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. death θανάτῳ (thanatō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2288: Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. prevented them from κωλύεσθαι (kōlyesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strong's 2967: To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent. continuing [in office]. παραμένειν (paramenein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 3887: To remain by, abide with; met: I persevere in. From para and meno; to stay near, i.e. Remain. Links Hebrews 7:23 NIVHebrews 7:23 NLT Hebrews 7:23 ESV Hebrews 7:23 NASB Hebrews 7:23 KJV Hebrews 7:23 BibleApps.com Hebrews 7:23 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 7:23 Chinese Bible Hebrews 7:23 French Bible Hebrews 7:23 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Hebrews 7:23 Many indeed have been made priests because (Heb. He. Hb) |