1.
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;
this: Hebrews 6:20, Genesis 14:18-20
Salem: Psalms 76:2
the most: Psalms 57:2, Psalms 78:35, Psalms 78:56, Daniel 4:2, Daniel 5:18, Daniel 5:21, Micah 6:6, Mark 5:7, Acts 16:17
the slaughter: Genesis 16:14-16, Isaiah 41:2, Isaiah 41:3
Reciprocal: Genesis 14:17 - after Numbers 6:23 - General Numbers 18:28 - and ye shall Joshua 10:1 - General 2 Samuel 5:6 - Jerusalem 2 Samuel 6:18 - he blessed 1 Kings 4:24 - had peace Psalms 110:4 - Thou Jeremiah 33:15 - and he Zechariah 4:14 - These Zechariah 6:13 - a priest Luke 2:34 - blessed Luke 24:44 - in the law John 5:46 - for John 8:53 - thou greater Acts 2:30 - knowing Acts 17:2 - reasoned Acts 18:28 - convinced Hebrews 9:11 - an high priest Revelation 19:11 - and in
2.
To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
a tenth: Genesis 28:22, Leviticus 27:32, Numbers 18:21, 1 Samuel 8:15, 1 Samuel 8:17
King of righteousness: 2 Samuel 8:15, 2 Samuel 23:3, 1 Kings 4:24, 1 Kings 4:25, 1 Chronicles 22:9, Psalms 45:4-7, Psalms 72:1-3, Psalms 72:7, Psalms 85:10, Psalms 85:11, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:7, Isaiah 32:1, Isaiah 32:2, Isaiah 45:22-25, Jeremiah 23:5, Jeremiah 23:6, Jeremiah 33:15, Jeremiah 33:16, Micah 5:5, Luke 2:14, Romans 3:26, Romans 5:1, Romans 5:2, Ephesians 2:14-18
Reciprocal: Genesis 14:18 - king Psalms 76:2 - Salem Song of Solomon 6:13 - Shulamite Isaiah 42:6 - called Ezekiel 37:25 - and my Zechariah 4:14 - These John 14:27 - Peace I leave John 16:33 - in me John 20:19 - Peace Acts 2:30 - knowing Acts 10:36 - preaching 2 Thessalonians 3:16 - the Lord of 1 John 2:29 - he is 1 John 3:7 - even Revelation 19:11 - and in
3.
Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.
Without father: That is, as the Syriac renders, "Whose father and mother are not inscribed among the genealogies; and therefore it was not known who he was."
descent: Gr. pedigree, Exodus 6:18, Exodus 6:20-27, 1 Chronicles 6:1-3
a priest: Hebrews 7:17, Hebrews 7:23-28
Reciprocal: Genesis 14:18 - the priest Genesis 48:21 - Behold Exodus 40:15 - everlasting Numbers 1:18 - their pedigrees Isaiah 9:6 - The Prince of Peace John 1:1 - the beginning John 1:34 - this Acts 10:36 - preaching Hebrews 1:2 - spoken Hebrews 5:6 - Thou Hebrews 7:6 - descent Hebrews 7:15 - after Hebrews 7:16 - the power Hebrews 7:28 - maketh the
4.
Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
the patriarch: Acts 2:29, Acts 7:8, Acts 7:9
Abraham: Genesis 12:2, Genesis 17:5, Genesis 17:6, Romans 4:11-13, Romans 4:17, Romans 4:18, Galatians 3:28, Galatians 3:29, James 2:23
gave: Genesis 14:20
Reciprocal: Numbers 31:41 - Eleazar Zechariah 6:12 - behold 2 Timothy 2:7 - Consider Hebrews 7:6 - received Hebrews 7:9 - payed
5.
And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
who: Hebrews 5:4, Exodus 28:1, Numbers 16:10, Numbers 16:11, Numbers 17:3-10, Numbers 18:7, Numbers 18:21-26
to take: Leviticus 27:30-33, Numbers 18:26-32, 2 Chronicles 31:4-6, Nehemiah 13:10
come: Hebrews 7:10, Genesis 35:11, Genesis 46:26, Exodus 1:5, 1 Kings 8:19
Reciprocal: Luke 24:50 - he lifted
6.
But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
descent: Gr. pedigree, Hebrews 7:3
received: Hebrews 7:4, Genesis 14:19, Genesis 14:20
had: Hebrews 6:13-15, Hebrews 11:13, Hebrews 11:17, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 12:13, Genesis 13:14-17, Genesis 17:4-8, Genesis 22:17, Genesis 22:18, Acts 3:25, Romans 4:13, Romans 9:4, Galatians 3:16
Reciprocal: Leviticus 9:22 - his hand Numbers 1:18 - their pedigrees Joshua 22:6 - General Mark 7:20 - General 2 Corinthians 1:20 - all
7.
And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
without: 1 Timothy 3:16
the less: Hebrews 11:20, Hebrews 11:21, Genesis 27:20-40, Genesis 28:1-4, Genesis 47:7-10, Genesis 48:15-20, Genesis 49:28, Numbers 6:23-27, Deuteronomy 32:1, 2 Samuel 6:20, 1 Kings 8:55, 2 Chronicles 30:27, Luke 24:50, Luke 24:51, 2 Corinthians 13:14
Reciprocal: Genesis 14:19 - he blessed Genesis 47:10 - General Exodus 40:15 - everlasting Leviticus 9:22 - his hand Joshua 22:6 - General 1 Chronicles 16:2 - he blessed Isaiah 9:16 - led of them Luke 2:34 - blessed
8.
And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
men: Hebrews 7:23, Hebrews 9:27
he liveth: Hebrews 3:16, Hebrews 5:6, Hebrews 6:20, Hebrews 9:24, Hebrews 9:25, John 11:25, John 11:26, John 14:6, John 14:19, Revelation 1:18
Reciprocal: Genesis 48:21 - Behold Luke 24:5 - the living Hebrews 7:24 - he continueth Hebrews 7:25 - ever Revelation 4:9 - who
9.
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
payed: Hebrews 7:4, Genesis 14:20, Romans 5:12, *marg.
Reciprocal: Numbers 31:41 - Eleazar
10.
For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
Hebrews 7:5, Genesis 35:11, Genesis 46:26, 1 Kings 8:19
Reciprocal: Genesis 14:18 - the priest
11.
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?
perfection: וכוישףיע [Strong's G5050], completion, or fulfilment of the plan and purpose of God. Hebrews 7:18, Hebrews 7:19, Hebrews 8:7, Hebrews 8:10-13, Hebrews 10:1-4, Galatians 2:21, Galatians 4:3, Galatians 4:9, Colossians 2:10-17
what: Hebrews 7:26-28
another: Hebrews 7:15, Hebrews 7:17, Hebrews 7:21, Hebrews 5:6, Hebrews 5:10, Hebrews 6:20
Reciprocal: Exodus 29:9 - the priest's Numbers 20:26 - General Numbers 25:13 - an everlasting 1 Chronicles 6:49 - Aaron 1 Chronicles 24:19 - under Aaron Psalms 110:4 - Thou Acts 6:14 - change Galatians 3:25 - we Hebrews 6:1 - let Hebrews 8:4 - he should Hebrews 8:13 - he hath Hebrews 9:9 - the time Hebrews 9:11 - an high priest
12.
For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
a change: Isaiah 66:21, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 16:61, Acts 6:13, Acts 6:14
Reciprocal: Hebrews 7:18 - a disannulling Hebrews 8:13 - he hath
13.
For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
of which: Numbers 16:40, Numbers 17:5, 2 Chronicles 26:16-21
Reciprocal: Joel 1:13 - ye ministers
14.
For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
Our Lord: Luke 1:43, John 20:13, John 20:28, Ephesians 1:3, Philippians 3:8
sprang: Genesis 46:12, Genesis 49:10, Ruth 4:18-22, Isaiah 11:1, Jeremiah 23:5, Jeremiah 23:6, Micah 5:2, Matthew 1:3-16, Luke 2:23-33, Luke 3:33, Romans 1:3, Romans 2:3, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 22:16
Reciprocal: Genesis 49:8 - shall praise Numbers 26:22 - General Deuteronomy 33:7 - and bring Judges 1:2 - General 1 Chronicles 5:2 - Judah 1 Chronicles 28:4 - chosen Judah Joel 1:13 - ye ministers Matthew 1:2 - Jacob begat John 4:22 - for
15.
And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
after: Hebrews 7:3, Hebrews 7:11, Hebrews 7:17-21, Psalms 110:4
Reciprocal: Hebrews 5:6 - Thou
16.
Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
the law: Hebrews 9:9, Hebrews 9:10, Hebrews 10:1, Galatians 4:3, Galatians 4:9, Colossians 2:14, Colossians 2:20
the power: Hebrews 7:3, Hebrews 7:17, Hebrews 7:21, Hebrews 7:24, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 7:28, Revelation 1:18
Reciprocal: Leviticus 8:34 - General Romans 6:9 - Christ Galatians 3:3 - having Ephesians 2:15 - the law
17.
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Hebrews 7:15, Hebrews 7:21, Hebrews 5:6, Hebrews 5:10, Hebrews 6:20, Psalms 110:4
Reciprocal: Exodus 40:15 - everlasting Numbers 25:13 - an everlasting Zechariah 11:10 - that Hebrews 7:3 - a priest Hebrews 7:11 - another Hebrews 7:16 - the power
18.
For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
a disannulling: Hebrews 7:11, Hebrews 7:12, Hebrews 8:7-13, Hebrews 10:1-9, Romans 3:31, Galatians 3:15, Galatians 3:17
the weakness: Hebrews 7:19, Hebrews 8:7, Hebrews 8:8, Hebrews 9:9, Hebrews 9:10, Hebrews 10:1-4, Hebrews 13:9, Acts 13:39, Romans 8:3, Galatians 4:9, Galatians 4:21, 1 Timothy 4:8
Reciprocal: Numbers 25:13 - an everlasting Job 40:8 - disannul Galatians 2:16 - but Galatians 3:24 - the law Colossians 2:14 - the handwriting Hebrews 8:13 - he hath Hebrews 10:9 - He taketh
19.
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
the law: Hebrews 7:11, Hebrews 9:9, Acts 13:39, Romans 3:20, Romans 3:21, Romans 8:3, Galatians 2:16
made: ץהום [Strong's G3762], ופוכוישףום, completed nothing; it was the introduction, but not the completion.
the bringing in: or, it was the bringing in, Galatians 3:24
a better: Hebrews 6:18, Hebrews 8:6, Hebrews 11:40, John 1:17, Romans 8:3, Colossians 1:27, 1 Timothy 1:1
we: Hebrews 4:16, Hebrews 10:19-22, Psalms 73:28, John 14:6, Romans 5:2, Ephesians 2:13-18, Ephesians 3:12
Reciprocal: Leviticus 16:26 - wash Numbers 19:21 - General Romans 4:14 - For if Ephesians 2:18 - through Colossians 1:5 - the hope 2 Thessalonians 2:16 - good Hebrews 7:18 - the weakness Hebrews 7:25 - come Hebrews 8:13 - he hath Hebrews 10:9 - He taketh Hebrews 10:14 - he Hebrews 10:22 - draw Hebrews 12:2 - finisher James 4:8 - Draw nigh to God
20.
And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
21.
(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:)
an oath: or, swearing of an oath
The Lord: Hebrews 7:17, Psalms 110:4
sware: Hebrews 6:16-18
Reciprocal: Psalms 61:7 - abide Psalms 89:3 - sworn Psalms 89:49 - thou Jeremiah 4:28 - because Jeremiah 30:21 - and I Ezekiel 37:25 - and my Acts 2:30 - knowing 2 Corinthians 3:11 - if Hebrews 5:6 - Thou Hebrews 6:18 - two Hebrews 7:11 - another Hebrews 7:16 - the power Hebrews 7:28 - the word
22.
By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
a surety: Genesis 43:9, Genesis 44:32, Proverbs 6:1, Proverbs 20:16
of a: Hebrews 8:6-12, Hebrews 9:15-23, Hebrews 12:24, Hebrews 13:20, Daniel 9:27, Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:24, Luke 22:20, 1 Corinthians 11:25
testament: Rather covenant, היבטחךח [Strong's G1242].
Reciprocal: Genesis 44:33 - instead Deuteronomy 18:18 - like unto Job 17:3 - put me Psalms 119:122 - surety 2 Corinthians 3:6 - the new Galatians 4:24 - the two Hebrews 11:40 - better
23.
And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
were: Hebrews 7:8, 1 Chronicles 6:3-14, Nehemiah 12:10, Nehemiah 12:11
Reciprocal: Genesis 48:21 - Behold Exodus 29:9 - consecrate Leviticus 6:22 - is anointed Numbers 20:26 - General Joshua 1:2 - Moses Song of Solomon 2:3 - my beloved Zechariah 1:5 - General 1 Corinthians 15:17 - ye are Hebrews 7:3 - a priest
24.
But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
But: הו [Strong's G1161], But he, that is, Christ, because "he continueth ever," hath בנבסבגבפןם [Strong's G531], יוסשףץםחם [Strong's G2420], "a priesthood that passeth not away from him."
he continueth: Hebrews 7:8-25, Hebrews 7:28, Hebrews 13:8, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:7, John 12:34, Romans 6:9, Revelation 1:18
hath: 1 Samuel 2:35
an unchangeable priesthood: or, a priesthood which passeth not from one to another
Reciprocal: Numbers 16:48 - General Numbers 20:26 - General Numbers 20:28 - died there Joshua 1:2 - Moses Joshua 24:33 - died 2 Chronicles 7:3 - For he is Jeremiah 32:40 - I will make Zechariah 1:5 - General Zechariah 6:12 - behold Zechariah 6:13 - a priest Galatians 2:17 - is Hebrews 7:16 - the power Hebrews 7:25 - ever 1 John 2:1 - we have
25.
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
he is: Hebrews 2:18, Hebrews 5:7, Isaiah 45:22, Isaiah 63:1, Daniel 3:15, Daniel 3:17, Daniel 3:29, Daniel 6:20, John 5:37-40, John 10:29, John 10:30, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 3:21, 2 Timothy 1:12, Jude 1:24
to the uttermost: or, evermore
come: Hebrews 7:19, Hebrews 11:6, Job 22:17, Job 23:3, Psalms 68:31, Psalms 68:32, Isaiah 45:24, Jeremiah 3:22
by him: Hebrews 13:15, John 14:6, Romans 5:2, Ephesians 2:18, Ephesians 3:12, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 2:2
ever: Hebrews 7:8, Hebrews 7:16, Hebrews 7:24
to make: Hebrews 9:24, Isaiah 53:12, Isaiah 59:16, Daniel 9:16, John 14:13, John 14:16, John 16:23, John 16:24, John 17:9-26, Romans 8:34, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 2:2, Revelation 8:3, Revelation 8:4
Reciprocal: Genesis 17:1 - Almighty Exodus 28:12 - the shoulders Exodus 30:8 - a perpetual Exodus 37:25 - General Exodus 37:29 - incense Exodus 40:26 - General Leviticus 16:13 - the cloud Leviticus 16:20 - live goat Leviticus 24:7 - pure Numbers 16:46 - from off Numbers 16:48 - General Numbers 20:28 - died there Numbers 35:25 - abide in it Deuteronomy 33:10 - they shall put incense 1 Samuel 2:25 - who shall 2 Chronicles 7:3 - For he is Job 42:8 - my servant Job shall Psalms 21:2 - General Psalms 72:12 - For Isaiah 62:1 - Zion's Zephaniah 3:17 - is mighty Zechariah 1:12 - the angel Zechariah 6:13 - a priest Matthew 1:21 - for Mark 10:27 - for Luke 5:12 - if Luke 9:41 - Bring Luke 19:10 - General Luke 22:32 - I have Luke 23:43 - To day John 3:15 - whosoever John 6:37 - I will John 10:10 - more abundantly John 10:28 - they John 11:42 - I knew John 14:19 - because Romans 5:10 - we shall Romans 6:9 - Christ Romans 14:4 - he shall Romans 16:25 - to him Ephesians 5:2 - as Ephesians 6:11 - able Colossians 3:3 - your 1 Timothy 1:15 - that 1 Timothy 1:16 - for a Hebrews 2:3 - so Hebrews 4:14 - that is Hebrews 10:14 - he Hebrews 10:19 - to enter James 4:12 - able 1 Peter 1:21 - by Revelation 1:18 - that liveth Revelation 4:9 - who
26.
For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
such: Hebrews 7:11, Hebrews 8:1, Hebrews 9:23-26, Hebrews 10:11-22
became: Hebrews 2:10, Luke 24:26, Luke 24:46
holy: Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 9:14, Exodus 28:36, Isaiah 53:9, Luke 1:35, Luke 23:22, Luke 23:41, Luke 23:47, John 8:29, John 14:30, Acts 3:14, Acts 4:27, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 1:19, 1 Peter 2:22, 1 John 2:2, 1 John 3:5, Revelation 3:7
made: Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 4:14, Hebrews 8:1, Hebrews 12:2, Psalms 68:18, Matthew 27:18, Mark 16:19, Ephesians 1:20-22, Ephesians 4:8-10, Philippians 2:9-11, 1 Peter 3:22, Revelation 1:17, Revelation 1:18
Reciprocal: Genesis 23:8 - entreat Exodus 12:5 - be without Exodus 28:2 - holy garments Exodus 29:1 - without Exodus 29:30 - that son Exodus 39:30 - the plate Exodus 40:10 - most holy Leviticus 1:3 - a male Leviticus 1:14 - of fowls Leviticus 2:4 - the oven Leviticus 4:32 - a lamb Leviticus 4:35 - and the priest shall make Leviticus 8:14 - he brought Leviticus 12:6 - a lamb Leviticus 15:14 - General Leviticus 16:4 - holy linen coat Leviticus 16:10 - to make Leviticus 21:8 - for I Leviticus 21:17 - blemish Numbers 8:14 - separate Numbers 11:2 - the fire Numbers 19:2 - no blemish Numbers 19:9 - clean Deuteronomy 9:20 - General Deuteronomy 26:3 - the priest Deuteronomy 33:8 - with thy Deuteronomy 33:16 - separated 1 Samuel 2:35 - I will raise Psalms 8:1 - thy Psalms 18:20 - cleanness Psalms 45:2 - fairer Psalms 45:7 - Thou Song of Solomon 5:10 - beloved Isaiah 42:6 - called Jeremiah 30:21 - engaged Ezekiel 44:27 - he shall offer Ezekiel 45:18 - without blemish Daniel 9:24 - the most Malachi 1:9 - beseech Matthew 1:18 - of the Matthew 3:15 - for Matthew 27:4 - the innocent Mark 15:14 - Why Luke 11:32 - a greater Luke 18:19 - General Luke 23:14 - have found John 8:46 - convinceth John 15:10 - even John 16:23 - Whatsoever John 19:4 - that ye Romans 1:1 - separated Galatians 3:13 - redeemed Ephesians 4:10 - ascended Philippians 2:15 - and Hebrews 1:9 - loved Hebrews 2:3 - so Hebrews 2:18 - he is Hebrews 3:1 - and Hebrews 9:24 - but Hebrews 10:21 - an 1 Peter 2:24 - being 1 John 2:1 - the righteous 1 John 2:29 - he is 1 John 3:3 - even
27.
Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.
daily: Hebrews 10:11, Exodus 29:36-42, Numbers 28:2-10
first: Hebrews 5:3, Hebrews 9:7, Leviticus 4:3-35, Leviticus 9:7-24, Leviticus 16:6, Leviticus 16:11
and then: Leviticus 4:13-16, Leviticus 9:15, Leviticus 16:15
this: Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 9:14, Hebrews 9:25, Hebrews 9:28, Hebrews 10:6-12, Isaiah 53:10-12, Romans 6:10, Ephesians 2:22, Titus 2:14
Reciprocal: Exodus 29:38 - two lambs Leviticus 6:20 - the offering Leviticus 8:2 - bullock Leviticus 8:34 - General Leviticus 9:2 - a young Leviticus 10:19 - this day Leviticus 16:5 - General Leviticus 16:10 - to make Numbers 6:2 - When Numbers 29:11 - beside Ezra 6:20 - killed Ezekiel 43:19 - a young Ezekiel 46:15 - a continual Zechariah 3:9 - remove Malachi 1:9 - beseech Galatians 3:13 - redeemed Hebrews 1:3 - by himself Hebrews 8:3 - General Hebrews 9:11 - an high priest Hebrews 9:26 - he appeared 1 Peter 2:22 - did
28.
For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.
the law maketh: Hebrews 5:1, Hebrews 5:2, Exodus 32:21, Exodus 32:22, Leviticus 4:3
the word: Hebrews 7:21, Psalms 110:4
maketh the: Hebrews 7:3, Hebrews 1:2, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 4:14, Hebrews 5:5, Hebrews 5:8
who: Hebrews 7:21, Hebrews 7:24
consecrated: Gr. perfected, Hebrews 2:10, Hebrews 5:9, Luke 13:32, John 19:30,*Gr.
Reciprocal: Exodus 28:41 - and consecrate them Exodus 29:27 - General Leviticus 8:35 - the tabernacle Leviticus 9:7 - offer thy Leviticus 16:5 - General Numbers 3:3 - whom he consecrated Romans 4:14 - For if Hebrews 7:16 - the power