King James Version
Hebrews 7:20 in the King James Version says “And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:”
Hebrews 7:20 · KJV
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
And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) without: or, without swearing of an oath
By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“inasmuch as”
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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