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Psalms 110:4 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Psalms 110:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 110 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”
Psalms 110:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 110:4
This verse is the explicit foundation for Christian understanding of Christ's priesthood. 'The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever' presents God's irrevocable oath concerning the Messiah's eternal priesthood. The swearing of an oath emphasizes the solemnity and certainty of this declaration - God binds Himself with an oath, the strongest possible commitment. 'Will not repent' (Hebrew 'lo' yinahem') means God will not change His mind, reconsider, or withdraw this promise. This is absolute, unchangeable commitment. 'Thou art a priest for ever' establishes perpetual p...
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Cross-References for Psalms 110:4
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“You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.{Psalm 110:4}”
“You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.{Psalm 110:4}”
“but he with an oath by him that says of him”
“And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.”
“having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.”
“but the word of the oath which came after the law appoints a Son forever who has been perfected.”
“what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek”
“that he should lie”
“priests{Exodus 19:6; Isaiah 61:6} to his God and Father; to him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
“and shall sit and rule on his throne; and he shall be a priest on his throne; and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.”