Hebrews 7:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 7:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 7:11 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 7:11 — KJV
“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?”
— Hebrews 7:11 (KJV)
Hebrews 7:11 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 7:11
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: peculiar: or, purchased praises: or, virtues”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:11: priesthood, people, priest
“As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:11: another, priest, after
“Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:11: priest, after, order
“And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:11: another, priest, rise
“And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:11: people, rise, called
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