Hebrews 5:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 5:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 5:10 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 5:10 — KJV
“Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.”
— Hebrews 5:10 (KJV)
Hebrews 5:10 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 5:10
“Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:10: high, priest, after
“If therefore perfection 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?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:10: called, priest, after
“After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Zabbai: also called, Zaccai”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:10: called, high, priest
“As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:10: priest, after, order
“For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 5:10: god, high, priest
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