Hebrews 7:16

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

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Other Translations for Hebrews 7:16

BSB
one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.
AKJV
Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
CPDV
who was made, not according to the law of a carnal commandment, but according to the virtue of an indissoluble life.
ERV
who hath been made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life:
NHEB
who has been made, not after the law of a fleshly commandment, but after the power of an endless life:
SMT
Who according to the law of a fleshly command was not born, but according to the power of an indestructible life.

Commentary for Hebrews 7:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Hebrews 7:16
Summary
Priest appointed by eternal vitality not regulations
Event
Establishing eternal priesthood
Estimated Time Period
c. 60 AD
Category
Teaching