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Others became priests without any oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/hebrews/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />This new system was established with a solemn oath. Aaron’s descendants became priests without such an oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/hebrews/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And none of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And inasmuch as <i>it was</i> not apart from an oath, for those ones truly are becoming priests without an oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/hebrews/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And inasmuch as not without an oath <i>he was made priest</i>:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/hebrews/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And inasmuch as <i>He was</i> not <i>made priest</i> without an oath<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/hebrews/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And to the extent that <i>it was</i> not without an oath<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/hebrews/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And inasmuch as it was not without an oath<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/hebrews/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And inasmuch as <i>it was</i> not without an oath<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/hebrews/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And inasmuch as <i>it was</i> not without an oath<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/hebrews/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And indeed it was not without the taking of an oath [that Christ was made priest]<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/hebrews/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />None of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/hebrews/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />None of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/hebrews/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And inasmuch as it is not without the taking of an oath<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/hebrews/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And inasmuch as it is not without the taking of an oath<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/hebrews/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />None of this happened without an oath. The men from the tribe of Levi may have become priests without an oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/hebrews/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In addition, there is also God's vow. There was no such vow when the others were made priests. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/hebrews/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now none of this happened without an oath. Others became priests without any oath, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/hebrews/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And none of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/hebrews/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And since this was not done without a sworn affirmation--for the others have become priests without a sworn affirmation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/hebrews/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Inasmuch as he was not made priest without the taking of an oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/hebrews/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And since it was not without an oath being taken--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/hebrews/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Inasmuch as he was not made priest without the taking of an oath <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/hebrews/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And inasmuch as [it is] not apart from oath<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And inasmuch as <i>it was</i> not apart from an oath, for those ones truly are becoming priests without an oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/hebrews/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And inasmuch as it is not apart from oath, (for those indeed apart from oath are become priests,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/hebrews/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And as much as not without sacrifice sanctioned by solemn oath:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/hebrews/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And inasmuch as it is not without an oath, (for the others indeed were made priests without an oath; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/hebrews/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Moreover, it is not without an oath. For certainly, the others were made priests without an oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/hebrews/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And to the degree that this happened not without the taking of an oath —for others became priests without an oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />This was confirmed with an oath; for others who became priests took their office without an oath,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he confirmed it for us by oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he confirmed it to us by an oath.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/hebrews/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And inasmuch as he was made a priest, not without an oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/hebrews/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And in as much as it is without an oath, for the priests were made without an oath;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/hebrews/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Moreover, forasmuch as he was not <i>made priest</i> without an oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/hebrews/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Besides those priests were establish'd without any oath: but this with an oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And since it was not without an oath being taken--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/hebrews/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And inasmuch as <i>it was</i> not without the taking of an oath<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/hebrews/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Moreover inasmuch as <i>He was</i> not <i>made priest</i> without an oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/hebrews/7-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=1151" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">A Superior Priesthood</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kath’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></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.">none</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hoson (RelPro-ANS) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">of this</a> <a href="/greek/5565.htm" title="5565: chōris (Prep) -- Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.">happened without</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/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">others</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: gegonotes (V-RPA-NMP) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">became</a> <a href="/greek/2409.htm" title="2409: hiereis (N-NMP) -- A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest.">priests</a> <a href="/greek/5565.htm" title="5565: chōris (Prep) -- Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.">without</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> </span> <span class="reftext">21</span>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.’ ”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a></span><br />The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18-20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6</a></span><br />And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-20.htm">Hebrews 6:20</a></span><br />where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-10.htm">Hebrews 5:10</a></span><br />and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Hebrews 7:17</a></span><br />For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-28.htm">Hebrews 7:28</a></span><br />For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-6.htm">Hebrews 8:6</a></span><br />Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15</a></span><br />Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-9.htm">Hebrews 10:9</a></span><br />Then He adds, “Here I am, I have come to do Your will.” He takes away the first to establish the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-21.htm">Hebrews 10:21</a></span><br />and since we have a great priest over the house of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-24.htm">Hebrews 12:24</a></span><br />to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Hebrews 13:20</a></span><br />Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28</a></span><br />This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/7-7.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Inasmuch</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-18.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-12.htm">Others</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-14.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-5.htm">Swearing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/9-7.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-27.htm">Inasmuch</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-21.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-21.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-25.htm">Others</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-21.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-21.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-28.htm">Swearing</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Christ Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">and so far more excellent than the priests of Aaron's order.</a></span><br></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'; 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In biblical context, an oath is a solemn promise made by God, underscoring the unchangeable nature of His will. The reference here is to <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a>, where God swears an oath that the Messiah will be a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. This contrasts with the Levitical priesthood, which was established by the Law without an oath. The use of an oath highlights the superiority and permanence of Christ's priesthood, as God's promises are irrevocable and eternal.<p><b>For others became priests without an oath,</b><br>This phrase refers to the Levitical priests who were appointed based on lineage and the Law of Moses, not by a divine oath. The Levitical priesthood was hereditary, passed down through the tribe of Levi, specifically the descendants of Aaron. This system was temporary and imperfect, as it required continual sacrifices and was subject to human mortality and sin. The absence of an oath in their appointment signifies the provisional nature of their priesthood. In contrast, Jesus' priesthood, confirmed by God's oath, is eternal and perfect, fulfilling the prophetic anticipation of a new and better covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/melchizedek.htm">Melchizedek</a></b><br>A priest-king of Salem who is a type of Christ, representing a priesthood that is eternal and superior to the Levitical priesthood.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/levitical_priesthood.htm">Levitical Priesthood</a></b><br>The priesthood established under the Law of Moses, where priests were appointed based on lineage rather than an oath.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The ultimate High Priest, whose priesthood is established by God's oath, signifying its eternal and unchangeable nature.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_oath.htm">God's Oath</a></b><br>A solemn promise made by God, emphasizing the certainty and permanence of Jesus' priesthood.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/hebrews.htm">Hebrews</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, likely Jewish Christians who were familiar with the Old Testament and the Levitical priesthood.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_god's_oath.htm">The Significance of God's Oath</a></b><br>God's oath underscores the certainty and permanence of Jesus' priesthood, contrasting it with the temporary and hereditary nature of the Levitical priesthood.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_superiority_of_christ's_priesthood.htm">The Superiority of Christ's Priesthood</a></b><br>Jesus' priesthood is superior because it is based on God's unchangeable promise, offering believers a secure and eternal intercession.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_salvation.htm">The Assurance of Salvation</a></b><br>Believers can have confidence in their salvation because it is secured by Jesus, whose priesthood is guaranteed by God's oath.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>Jesus' priesthood fulfills Old Testament prophecy, demonstrating the continuity and reliability of God's redemptive plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_light_of_christ's_priesthood.htm">Living in Light of Christ's Priesthood</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to live with the assurance and hope that comes from knowing our High Priest intercedes for us eternally.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_eternal_priesthood_fit_lineage.htm">How does the notion of an eternal priesthood 'without beginning of days or end of life' (Hebrews 7:3) align with other biblical texts that emphasize human lineage and mortality for priests?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_law_of_moses_useful_or_not.htm">Is the law of Moses useful? Yes. All scripture is... profitable... (2 Timothy 3:16) No. . . . A former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness... (Hebrews 7:18)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_hebrews_7_mention_melchizedek.htm">Why does Hebrews 7 establish a priesthood 'in the order of Melchizedek' (Hebrews 7:17), which appears to undermine the Levitical priesthood mandated in the Old Testament?</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>(20) This and the next two verses constitute one sentence, the third verse answering to the first, and <a href="/hebrews/7-21.htm" title="(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:)">Hebrews 7:21</a> being parenthetical. Hitherto no reference has been made to the remarkable opening of <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm" title="The LORD has sworn, and will not repent, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.">Psalm 110:4</a>, so often quoted: these three verses are occupied with the thought of the oath--or rather (for a very uncommon word is used, one that answers well to the importance of the thought) the "swearing of an oath." This is a further illustration of the words of <a href="/hebrews/7-15.htm" title="And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there rises another priest,">Hebrews 7:15</a>, "a different priest."<p><span class= "bld">He was made priest.</span>--Some supplement is needed to give clearness to the English sentence; but one of general meaning, such as "all this was done," will best answer the purpose.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 20-22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And inasmuch as not without an oath</span> [properly, <span class="accented">swearing of an oath</span>, <span class="greek">ὁρκωμοσίας</span>] <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>he was made priest</span>: (for they indeed have been made priests without an oath; but he with an oath by him that saith unto him, Thou art a Priest for ever); <span class="cmt_word">by so much of a better covenant hath Jesus become surety</span>. The significance of the Divine oath, in connection with the promise to Abraham, has been dwelt on above: the oath of <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110</a>. is here similarly referred to, as imitating a priesthood that rests on no mere temporary ordinance, but on the immutable Divine counsels. (Observe the first occurrence here of the word <span class="greek">διαθήκη</span>, introducing in the way of hint (as is usual in the Epistle) an idea to be afterwards expanded, as it is in <a href="/hebrews/8.htm">Hebrews 8</a>. and 9. The meaning of the word will be considered below.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/hebrews/7-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">none</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐ</span> <span class="translit">(ou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of this</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅσον</span> <span class="translit">(hoson)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> </span><span class="str2">How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[happened] without</span><br /><span class="grk">χωρὶς</span> <span class="translit">(chōris)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5565.htm">Strong's 5565: </a> </span><span class="str2">Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an oath.</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁρκωμοσίας</span> <span class="translit">(horkōmosias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3728.htm">Strong's 3728: </a> </span><span class="str2">The taking of an oath, an oath. From a compound of horkos and a derivative of omnuo; asseveration on oath.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[others]</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">became</span><br /><span class="grk">γεγονότες</span> <span class="translit">(gegonotes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">priests</span><br /><span class="grk">ἱερεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(hiereis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2409.htm">Strong's 2409: </a> </span><span class="str2">A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">without</span><br /><span class="grk">χωρὶς</span> <span class="translit">(chōris)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5565.htm">Strong's 5565: </a> </span><span class="str2">Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an oath,</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁρκωμοσίας</span> <span class="translit">(horkōmosias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3728.htm">Strong's 3728: </a> </span><span class="str2">The taking of an oath, an oath. From a compound of horkos and a derivative of omnuo; asseveration on oath.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/7-20.htm">Hebrews 7:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/hebrews/7-20.htm">Hebrews 7:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/hebrews/7-20.htm">Hebrews 7:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/hebrews/7-20.htm">Hebrews 7:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/hebrews/7-20.htm">Hebrews 7:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/7-20.htm">Hebrews 7:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/7-20.htm">Hebrews 7:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/7-20.htm">Hebrews 7:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/7-20.htm">Hebrews 7:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/hebrews/7-20.htm">Hebrews 7:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/hebrews/7-20.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 7:20 Inasmuch as he was not made priest (Heb. 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