Hebrews 7:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 7:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 7:17 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 7:17 — KJV
“For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.”
— Hebrews 7:17 (KJV)
Hebrews 7:17 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 7:17
“As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:17: art, priest, ever
“(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) without...: or, without swearing of an oath”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:17: art, priest, ever
“The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:17: art, priest, ever
“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 7:17: priest, ever, after
“Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 7:17: priest, after, order
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