King James Version
Hebrews 7:17 in the King James Version says “For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.”
Hebrews 7:17 · KJV
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.
For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. the bringing: or, it was the bringing in
KJV Study — Public Domain
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“for”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“ever”
G165properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
“after”
G2596(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
“the order”
G5010regular arrangement, i.e., (in time) fixed succession (of rank or character), official dignity
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