Hebrews 7:17 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.”
Hebrews 7:17 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Hebrews 7:17 in 6 Bible Translations
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Hebrews 7:17 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“for it is testified, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.””
Hebrews 7:17 — World English Bible
Hebrews 7:17 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“for it is witnessed of him, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek. ”
Hebrews 7:17 — American Standard Version
Hebrews 7:17 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“for He doth testify--`Thou <FI>art<Fi> a priest--to the age, according to the order of Melchisedek;'”
Hebrews 7:17 — Young's Literal Translation
Hebrews 7:17 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“For it is borne witness, Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedec. ”
Hebrews 7:17 — Darby Translation
Hebrews 7:17 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“For hee testifieth thus, Thou art a Priest for euer, after the order of Melchi-sedec.”
Hebrews 7:17 — Geneva Bible
Hebrews 7:17 in Context — Hebrews 7
15 And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
16 Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
17 For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
18 For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
What Does Hebrews 7:17 Mean?
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