King James Version
Hebrews 7:15 in the King James Version says “And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,”
Hebrews 7:15 · King James Version
For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
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“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“that after”
G2596(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
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