The most popular Bible verses from Hebrews 7 - Page 2

And this becomes more plainly evident when another Priest arises Who bears the likeness of Melchizedek, [Ps. 110:4.] AMP

And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, KJV

So a previous physical regulation and command is cancelled because of its weakness and ineffectiveness and uselessness-- AMP

For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. KJV

For it is witnessed of Him, You are a Priest forever after the order (with the rank) of Melchizedek. [Ps. 110:4.] AMP

For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. KJV

For the Law never made anything perfect--but instead a better hope is introduced through which we [now] come close to God. AMP

For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. KJV

Who has been constituted a Priest, not on the basis of a bodily legal requirement [an externally imposed command concerning His physical ancestry], but on the basis of the power of an endless and indestructible Life. AMP

Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life. KJV

In keeping with [the oath's greater strength and force], Jesus has become the Guarantee of a better (stronger) agreement [a more excellent and more advantageous covenant]. AMP

By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament. KJV

And Abraham gave to him a tenth portion of all [the spoil]. He is primarily, as his name when translated indicates, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, which means king of peace. AMP

To 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; KJV

And it was not without the taking of an oath [that Christ was made Priest] AMP

And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest: KJV

Now observe and consider how great [a personage] this was to whom even Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth [the topmost or the pick of the heap] of the spoils. AMP

Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. KJV

And it is true that those descendants of Levi who are charged with the priestly office are commanded in the Law to take tithes from the people--which means, from their brethren--though these have descended from Abraham. AMP

And 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: KJV