📖 Hebrews — Chapter 7 (KJV)
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Hebrews 7:1 For Rthis Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
Hebrews 7:2 To whom also Abraham gave Ra tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
Hebrews 7:3 Without father, without mother, without Rdescent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.
Hebrews 7:4 Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even Rthe patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
Hebrews 7:5 And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, Rwho 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:
Hebrews 7:6 But he whose descent is not counted from them Rreceived tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
Hebrews 7:7 And Rwithout all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
Hebrews 7:8 And here Rmen that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
Hebrews 7:9 And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, Rpayed tithes in Abraham.
Hebrews 7:10 RFor he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
Hebrews 7:11 If therefore Rperfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 7:12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity Ra change also of the law.
Hebrews 7:13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, Rof which no man gave attendance at the altar.
Hebrews 7:14 For it is evident that Rour Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
Hebrews 7:15 And it is yet far more evident: for that Rafter the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
Hebrews 7:16 Who is made, not after Rthe law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
Hebrews 7:17 For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Hebrews 7:18 For there is verily Ra disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
Hebrews 7:19 For Rthe law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
Hebrews 7:20 And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
Hebrews 7:21 (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, RThe Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)
Hebrews 7:22 By so much was Jesus made Ra surety of a better testament.
Hebrews 7:23 And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
Hebrews 7:24 But this man, because Rhe continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
Hebrews 7:25 Wherefore Rhe is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
Hebrews 7:26 For Rsuch an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
Hebrews 7:27 Who needeth not Rdaily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.
Hebrews 7:28 For Rthe law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 7:1–10 — Melchisedec and Abraham
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Melchisedec's meeting with Abraham, blessing, and received tithes introduce a priesthood distinct from Levi's inherited order.
Key Truth: Follow the Scripture comparison with careful attention.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… he was yet in the loins of his father, when ____ met him.” (Hebrews 7:10)
Find it in Hebrews 7:10 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “But he whose ____ is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and …” (Hebrews 7:6)
Find it in Hebrews 7:6 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Without ____ , without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, …” (Hebrews 7:3)
Find it in Hebrews 7:3 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 7:11–19 — A priesthood beyond the law's limitations
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The argument asks why another priest was promised and contrasts inherited commandment with enduring life and a better hope.
Key Truth: Draw near through the hope provided in Christ.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… there is made of necessity a change also of the ____ .” (Hebrews 7:12)
Find it in Hebrews 7:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And it is yet far ____ evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth …” (Hebrews 7:15)
Find it in Hebrews 7:15 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Who is ____ , not after the law of a carnal commandment, but …” (Hebrews 7:16)
Find it in Hebrews 7:16 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 7:20–28 — An enduring priest and complete salvation
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus' oath-appointed, continuing priesthood provides intercession and salvation, with a holy high priest and one completed offering.
Key Truth: Trust Christ's continuing intercession.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ as not without an oath he was made priest:” (Hebrews 7:20)
Find it in Hebrews 7:20 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “But this man, because he ____ ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.” (Hebrews 7:24)
Find it in Hebrews 7:24 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “For the ____ maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word …” (Hebrews 7:28)
Find it in Hebrews 7:28 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Genesis 14:18 — Melchisedec's appearance forms the background of this chapter.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can Christ's continuing intercession strengthen your prayer?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 7:1–10 (Melchisedec and Abraham) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 7:11–19 (A priesthood beyond the law's limitations) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 7:20–28 (An enduring priest and complete salvation) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What ongoing work accompanies Christ's ability to save to the uttermost?
5. How is Christ's offering distinguished from repeated sacrifices?
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