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Hebrews 7:17
Hebrews 7:17 is verse 17 of Hebrews chapter 7, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
Psalms 110:4
King James Version
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
World English Bible
for it is testified, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
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Hebrews 7:15–19 · Berean Standard Bible
15 And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,
16 one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.
17 For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
18 So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless
19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Hebrews 7:15And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,
Hebrews 7:21but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’”
Hebrews 5:6And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
Hebrews 5:10and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 6:20where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
Psalms 110:4The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”