Hebrews 7:17

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 7:17

BSB

For it is testified: "You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek."

AKJV

For he testifies, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

CPDV

For he testifies: "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek."

ERV

for it is witnessed of him, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.

NHEB

for it is testified, "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek."

SMT

For he testifies, Thou a priest forever, according to the order of Melchisedec.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 7:17

ForG1063ConjunctionhetestifiethG3754Conjunction ThouG4771artapriestG2409Noun Masculine forG1519Preposition everG165Noun Masculine afterG2596PrepositiontheorderG5010Noun FeminineofMelchisedecG3198Noun Masculine

Commentary for Hebrews 7:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hebrews 7:17

Summary

Eternal priesthood confirmed through divine testimony

Event

Affirming perpetual priesthood

Estimated Time Period

c. 60 AD