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For God said to him, “The LORD has taken an oath and will not break his vow: ‘You are a priest forever.’” <a href="/esv/hebrews/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” <a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’” <a href="/blb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> He, however, was with an oath through the One saying to Him: "The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind, 'You are a priest to the age.'" <a href="/kjv/hebrews/7.htm">King James Bible</a> (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:) <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/7.htm">New King James Version</a> (for they have become priests without an oath, but He with an oath by Him who said to Him: “The LORD has sworn And will not relent, ‘You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek’ ” ), <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> (for they indeed became priests without an oath, but He with an oath through the One who said to Him, “THE LORD HAS SWORN AND WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MIND, ‘YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER’”); <a href="/nasb/hebrews/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> (for they indeed became priests without an oath, but He with an oath through the One who said to Him, &#8220THE LORD HAS SWORN AND WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MIND, &#8216YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER &#8216&#8221); <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> (for they indeed became priests without an oath, but He with an oath through the One who said to Him, “THE LORD HAS SWORN AND WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MIND, ‘THOU ART A PRIEST FOREVER’”); <a href="/lsb/hebrews/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> (for they indeed became priests without an oath, but He with an oath through the One who said to Him, “THE LORD HAS SWORN AND WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MIND, ‘YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER’”); <a href="/amp/hebrews/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> (for those Levites who formerly became priests [received their office] without [its being confirmed by the taking of] an oath, but this One [was designated] with an oath through the One who said to Him, “THE LORD HAS SWORN AND WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MIND or REGRET IT, ‘YOU (Christ) ARE A PRIEST FOREVER’”). <a href="/csb/hebrews/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> but he became a priest with an oath made by the one who said to him: The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever.” <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> but He became a priest with an oath made by the One who said to Him: The Lord has sworn, and He will not change His mind, You are a priest forever. <a href="/asv/hebrews/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> (for they indeed have been made priests without an oath; but he with an oath by him that saith of him, The Lord sware and will not repent himself, Thou art a priest for ever); <a href="/erv/hebrews/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> (for they indeed have been made priests without an oath; but he with an oath by him that saith of him, The Lord sware and will not repent himself, Thou art a priest for ever); <a href="/gwt/hebrews/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> but Jesus became a priest when God took an oath. God said about him, "The Lord has taken an oath and will not change his mind. You are a priest forever." <a href="/gnt/hebrews/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> But Jesus became a priest by means of a vow when God said to him, "The Lord has made a solemn promise and will not take it back: 'You will be a priest forever.'" <a href="/isv/hebrews/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> but Jesus became a priest with an oath when God told him, "The Lord has taken an oath and will not change his mind. You are a priest forever." <a href="/msb/hebrews/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: ?The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ?You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.?? <a href="/net/hebrews/7.htm">NET Bible</a> but Jesus did so with a sworn affirmation by the one who said to him, "The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, 'You are a priest forever'"-- <a href="/nheb/hebrews/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> for they indeed have been made priests without an oath, but he with an oath by him that says of him, "The Lord swore and will not change his mind, 'You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.'" <a href="/wbt/hebrews/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath, by him that said to him, The Lord swore, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) <a href="/wey/hebrews/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> for these men hold office without any oath having been taken, but He holds it attested by an oath from Him who said to Him, "The Lord has sworn and will not recall His words, Thou art a Priest for ever" -- <a href="/web/hebrews/7.htm">World English Bible</a> (for they indeed have been made priests without an oath), but he with an oath by him that says of him, “The Lord swore and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> (for those indeed apart from oath have become priests, and He [became priest] with an oath through Him who is saying to Him, “The LORD swore, and will not regret, You [are] a priest throughout the age, according to the order of Melchizedek”), <a href="/blb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> He, however, was with an oath through the One saying to Him: "The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind, 'You are a priest to the age.'" <a href="/ylt/hebrews/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he with an oath through Him who is saying unto him, 'The Lord sware, and will not repent, Thou art a priest -- to the age, according to the order of Melchisedek;') <a href="/slt/hebrews/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> (For they truly without sacrifice sanctioned by solemn oath became priests; but he with the sacrifice sanctioned by solemn oath by him, saying to him, The Lord sware, and will not repent, Thou priest forever, according to the order of Melchisedec:)<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But this with an oath, by him that said unto him: The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever.) <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But this man was made a priest with an oath, by the One who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and he will not repent. You are a priest forever.” <a href="/nabre/hebrews/7.htm">New American Bible</a> but he with an oath, through the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn, and he will not repent: ‘You are a priest forever’ ”— <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but this one became a priest with an oath, because of the one who said to him, “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever’”—<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For they were made priests without oaths; but this one was made a priest with an oath, as it was said concerning him by David, The LORD has sworn, and will not lie, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Mel-chis'edec. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For they were Priests without an oath, but this one, with an oath, as he said to him by David: “THE LORD JEHOVAH has sworn and will not lie, that you are The Priest for eternity in the image of Melchizedek.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> (for those priests were made such without an oath, but this one with an oath, by him that said to him, The Lord swore, and will not repent, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchisedec;) <a href="/godbey/hebrews/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but He with an oath through the one saying to him, The Lord hath sworn, and will not regret it; thou art a priest forever; <a href="/haweis/hebrews/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> (for they indeed were made priests without an oath; but he with an oath, by him who said unto him, ?The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:?) <a href="/mace/hebrews/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> by him that said to him, "the Lord has swore, and will not repent, thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec." <a href="/wey/hebrews/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> for these men hold office without any oath having been taken, but He holds it attested by an oath from Him who said to Him, "The Lord has sworn and will not recall His words, Thou art a Priest for ever" -- <a href="/worrell/hebrews/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> (for they, indeed, have been made priests without an oath; but He with an oath through Him Who said to Him, "The Lord swore, and will not repent, Thou art a Priest forever"); <a href="/worsley/hebrews/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> (for they indeed are become priests without the solemnity of an oath; but He with an oath, by Him who said unto Him, "The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:") <a href="/parallel/hebrews/7-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=1158" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">A Superior Priesthood</a> …20And none of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath, 21<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">Jesus became a priest</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/3728.htm" title="3728: horkōmosias (N-GFS) -- The taking of an oath, an oath. From a compound of horkos and a derivative of omnuo; asseveration on oath.">an oath</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the One who</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontos (V-PPA-GMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">said</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him:</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">“The Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3660.htm" title="3660: Ōmosen (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary, but obsolete omo, for which another prolonged form omoo is used in certain tenses; to swear, i.e. Take oath.">has sworn</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3338.htm" title="3338: metamelēthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- From meta and the middle voice of melo; to care afterwards, i.e. Regret.">will not change His mind:</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">‘You are</a> <a href="/greek/2409.htm" title="2409: hiereus (N-NMS) -- A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest.">a priest</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōna (N-AMS) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">forever.’”</a> 22Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a> The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18-20</a> Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— / and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. <a href="/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6</a> And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” <a href="/hebrews/6-20.htm">Hebrews 6:20</a> where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. <a href="/hebrews/5-10.htm">Hebrews 5:10</a> and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek. <a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Hebrews 7:17</a> For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” <a href="/hebrews/7-24.htm">Hebrews 7:24-25</a> But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. <a href="/hebrews/8-6.htm">Hebrews 8:6</a> Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises. <a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11-12</a> But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. <a href="/hebrews/10-12.htm">Hebrews 10:12-14</a> But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, / because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified. <a href="/matthew/22-44.htm">Matthew 22:44</a> ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ <a href="/acts/2-34.htm">Acts 2:34-35</a> For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand / until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’ <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a> Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. <a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a> For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, <a href="/zechariah/6-13.htm">Zechariah 6:13</a> Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said to him, The Lord swore and will not repent, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)an oath.<a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Hebrews 7:17</a> For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.<a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a> The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.sware.<a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Hebrews 6:16-18</a> For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/5-10.htm">Addressed</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Attested</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-12.htm">Change</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Formerly</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-16.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-20.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Melchisedec</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Melchizedek</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-6.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-20.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-16.htm">Office</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Order</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-20.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-20.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">Recall</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">Repent</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-3.htm">Sworn</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Addressed</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-5.htm">Attested</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-17.htm">Change</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-24.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-20.htm">Formerly</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-24.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Melchisedec</a> <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Melchizedek</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-10.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-22.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Office</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Order</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-24.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-32.htm">Recall</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-17.htm">Repent</a> <a href="/revelation/10-6.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/revelation/10-6.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/genesis/14-22.htm">Sworn</a> <a href="/james/2-19.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-13.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 7</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Christ Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek;</a> 11. <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">and so far more excellent than the priests of Aaron's order.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/hebrews/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>but Jesus became a priest with an oath This phrase highlights the unique nature of Jesus' priesthood. Unlike the Levitical priests, who were appointed based on lineage, Jesus' priesthood was established by a divine oath. This reflects <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a>, where God Himself declares the eternal priesthood of the Messiah. The use of an oath signifies the unchangeable and eternal nature of Jesus' priesthood, contrasting with the temporary and imperfect priesthood of the Old Covenant.by the One who said to Him: This refers to God the Father, emphasizing the divine authority behind Jesus' priesthood. The Father’s declaration underscores the legitimacy and supremacy of Jesus' role as High Priest. This divine appointment is rooted in the eternal counsel of God, highlighting the Trinitarian relationship and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.“The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: This part of the verse underscores the irrevocable nature of God's promise. In biblical context, an oath from God is a solemn and binding declaration. The assurance that God "will not change His mind" reflects His immutability and faithfulness. This is a direct reference to <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a>, a messianic psalm that prophesies the eternal priesthood of the Messiah, affirming the certainty and permanence of Jesus' priestly role.‘You are a priest forever.’” This phrase confirms the eternal nature of Jesus' priesthood, distinguishing it from the temporary Levitical priesthood. The term "forever" indicates that Jesus' priestly ministry is unending, aligning with the order of Melchizedek, who is a type of Christ. Melchizedek's priesthood, mentioned in <a href="/genesis/14.htm">Genesis 14</a> and expounded in <a href="/hebrews/7.htm">Hebrews 7</a>, serves as a foreshadowing of Christ's eternal and superior priesthood. This eternal aspect assures believers of a perpetual intercessor and mediator in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, who is declared a priest forever by God's oath. 2. <a href="/topical/m/melchizedek.htm">Melchizedek</a> An earlier priestly figure whose order Jesus is said to follow, representing an eternal and superior priesthood. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The One who makes the oath, affirming the eternal priesthood of Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_levitical_priesthood.htm">The Levitical Priesthood</a> The traditional Jewish priesthood, which is contrasted with the eternal priesthood of Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_order_of_melchizedek.htm">The Order of Melchizedek</a> A unique priestly order that predates and supersedes the Levitical priesthood.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_god's_promises.htm">The Certainty of God's Promises</a> God's oath underscores the certainty and unchangeable nature of His promises. Believers can trust in the eternal priesthood of Jesus as a foundation for their faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_superiority_of_christ's_priesthood.htm">The Superiority of Christ's Priesthood</a> Jesus' priesthood is superior to the Levitical priesthood because it is eternal and established by God's oath. This assures believers of a perfect mediator who intercedes for them continually. <a href="/topical/t/the_unchanging_nature_of_god.htm">The Unchanging Nature of God</a> The phrase "will not change His mind" highlights God's immutability. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God's purposes and promises are steadfast. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_as_our_high_priest.htm">The Role of Jesus as Our High Priest</a> As our eternal high priest, Jesus provides a direct and permanent way to God. Believers are encouraged to draw near to God with confidence, knowing that Jesus intercedes on their behalf. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_light_of_christ's_eternal_priesthood.htm">Living in Light of Christ's Eternal Priesthood</a> Understanding Jesus' eternal priesthood should inspire believers to live lives of worship and obedience, recognizing His ongoing work and presence in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 7</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'called_by_his_purpose'_mean.htm">How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_call_jesus_'son_of_david'_in_matt_21_9.htm">Why do the crowds in Matthew 21:9 publicly proclaim Jesus as the 'Son of David' if secular records are silent about this event?</a> <a href="/q/where's_proof_god_named_jesus_priest.htm">In Hebrews 5:5, where is the historical evidence for God directly declaring Jesus as priest in a manner consistent with Israel's established priesthood?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_philippians_4_19.htm">Why does Jesus deny some who call him 'Lord'?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) For those priests.--Rather, For they indeed have been made priests without an oath.By him that said unto him.--Better, by (or, through) Him that saith of Him. The last five words of the verse are absent from the best authorities: they were not needed for this part of the argument, and are therefore omitted from the quotation. All that has been said in chap. 6 (<a href="/context/hebrews/6-13.htm" title="For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he swore by himself,">Hebrews 6:13-18</a>) on confirmation by oath must be brought in here (see Notes on <a href="/context/hebrews/6-16.htm" title="For men truly swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.">Hebrews 6:16-17</a>): the words of the Psalm are really words of promise, and the "more abundant encouragement" is given us by means of the oath that shall never be reversed. <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/7-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus became a priest] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. an oath ὁρκωμοσίας (horkōmosias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3728.htm">Strong's 3728: </a> The taking of an oath, an oath. From a compound of horkos and a derivative of omnuo; asseveration on oath. by διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the [One who] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. said λέγοντος (legontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Him: αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “[The] Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. has sworn Ὤμοσεν (Ōmosen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3660.htm">Strong's 3660: </a> A prolonged form of a primary, but obsolete omo, for which another prolonged form omoo is used in certain tenses; to swear, i.e. Take oath. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. will not change His mind: μεταμεληθήσεται (metamelēthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3338.htm">Strong's 3338: </a> From meta and the middle voice of melo; to care afterwards, i.e. Regret. ‘You [are] Σὺ (Sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. a priest ἱερεὺς (hiereus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2409.htm">Strong's 2409: </a> A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. forever.’” αἰῶνα (aiōna) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-21.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 7:21 For they indeed have been made priests (Heb. 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