Hebrews 7:23

And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 7:23

BSB

Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.

AKJV

And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

CPDV

And certainly, so many of the others became priests because, due to death, they were prohibited from continuing.

ERV

And they indeed have been made priests many in number, because that by death they are hindered from continuing:

NHEB

Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death.

SMT

And they truly are become many priests, by reason of death being hindered from remaining:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 7:23

AndG2532Conjunction theyG1526Verb trulyG3303 wereG1526Verb manyG4119Adjective priestsG2409Noun MasculinebecausetheywerenotsufferedG2967VerbtocontinueG3887VerbbyreasonofG1223Preposition deathG2288Noun Masculine

Commentary for Hebrews 7:23

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

Overview of Hebrews 7:23

Summary

Mortality prevented continuity of priestly service

Event

Explaining priestly succession

Estimated Time Period

c. 60 AD