Category: Hebrews – Chapter 7

Hebrews 7:18 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 18 says: For there is a disannulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 18 In Hebrews 7:18, the author is speaking about the old law, which was weak and unprofitable. The author points out that the…

Hebrews 7:17 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 17 says: for it is witnessed [of him,] Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek. Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 17 Hebrews 7:17 speaks of Jesus Christ, who is a priest “after the order of Melchizedek.” This is a reference to…

Hebrews 7:16 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 16 says: who hath been made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life: Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 16 Hebrews 7:16 is referring to Jesus Christ and how He was made a high priest, not based…

Hebrews 7:15 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 15 says: And [what we say] is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there ariseth another priest, Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 15 This verse in the book of Hebrews is referring to Jesus. It is saying that it is abundantly…

Hebrews 7:14 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 14 says: For it is evident that our Lord hath sprung out of Judah; as to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priests. Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 14 In Hebrews 7:14, the writer is making the point that Jesus Christ, our Lord, is from…

Hebrews 7:13 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 13 says: For he of whom these things are said belongeth to another tribe, from which no man hath given attendance at the altar. Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 13 The writer of Hebrews is making a comparison between Jesus and the Old Testament high…

Hebrews 7:12 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 12 says: For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 12 This verse is talking about the change of priesthood from the Levitical priesthood to the priesthood of Christ. This change in…

Hebrews 7:11 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 11 says: Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it hath the people received the law), what further need [was there] that another priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be reckoned after the order of Aaron? Interpretation of…

Hebrews 7:10 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 10 says: for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him. Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 10 This passage from Hebrews 7 is referring to the significance of Melchizedek, who was a priest and king of Salem mentioned in the…

Hebrews 7:9 The Bible in Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 9 says: And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes; Interpretation of Hebrews Chapter 7 Verse 9 Hebrews 7:9 discusses the importance of tithing, or giving a portion of one’s income to God. This verse explains that even Levi, who…