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Hebrews 7:11 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Hebrews 7:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 7 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus the Perfect High Priest
“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)
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Commentary on Hebrews 7:11
A devastating question: 'If perfection were through the Levitical priesthood...what further need was there for another priest to arise?' The word 'perfection' (Greek 'teleiōsis') means completion/maturity, particularly in relationship with God. The Levitical priesthood couldn't perfect because it couldn't finally deal with sin (10:1-4). The emergence of another priesthood (Psalm 110:4) proves the first was insufficient. This demolishes any claim that old covenant mechanisms can save.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 7:11
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“then no place would have been sought for a second.”
“then Christ died for nothing!,I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.,,,,,,,,”
“You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.{Psalm 110:4}”
“or rather to be known by God”
“You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.{Psalm 110:4}”
“but he with an oath by him that says of him”
“if after the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest”
“when we were children”
“having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.”