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: Aramaic Bible in Plain English And there were many Priests because they were dying and were not permitted to continue. Contemporary English Version There have been a lot of other priests, and all of them have died. Douay-Rheims Bible And the others indeed were made many priests, because by reason of death they were not suffered to continue: 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. Literal Standard Version and those indeed are many who have become priests, because by death they are hindered from remaining; Majority Standard Bible Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. New American Bible Those priests were many because they were prevented by death from remaining in office, NET Bible And the others who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them from continuing in office, New Revised Standard Version Furthermore, the former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death 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. Young's Literal Translation and those indeed are many who have become priests, because by death they are hindered from remaining; 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 Matthew 3:14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" 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 7:22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. Hebrews 7:24 But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. 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. (23) Were many priests.--Rather, have been made priests many (i.e., in large numbers), because by death they were prevented from continuing. (Comp. Hebrews 7:8, where the thought is somewhat similar.)Verses 23, 24. - And they indeed have been made priests many in number, because of being by death hindered from continuing. But he, because of his abiding forever, hath his priesthood unchangeable. This second point of contrast has already been twice touched on - ver. 8, with respect to the claim to tithe; and ver. 16, with respect to the order of priesthood: here it is with especial reference to the eternal personality, and hence the perpetual and complete efficiency, of our one Priest. The repetitions are not tautological, having each time different bearings. The contrast here, as before, is between mortal men who succeed each other in the office of priesthood, and One who has the office inherent in himself forever. The word ἀπαράβατον (translated "unchangeable") is taken by some in an intransitive sense, as in margin of the A.V., that doth not pass to another, equivalent to ἀδιάδοχον. This, however, is not the proper force of this late Greek word, nor does the sense of the passage of necessity require it. 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. 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