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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/hebrews/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/hebrews/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Jesus became a priest, not by meeting the physical requirement of belonging to the tribe of Levi, but by the power of a life that cannot be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/hebrews/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />who has become a priest, not on the basis of a legal requirement concerning bodily descent, but by the power of an indestructible life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />who has been constituted not according to a law of a fleshly commandment, but according to <i>the</i> power of an indestructible life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/hebrews/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/hebrews/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />who has come, not according to the law of a fleshly commandment, but according to the power of an endless life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/hebrews/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />who has become <i>a priest</i> not on the basis of a law of physical requirement, but according to the power of an indestructible life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/hebrews/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />who has become such not on the basis of a law of physical requirement, but according to the power of an indestructible life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/hebrews/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />who has become <i>such</i> not on the basis of a law of physical requirement, but according to the power of an indestructible life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/hebrews/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />who has become <i>such</i> not according to a law of physical requirement, but according to the power of an indestructible life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/hebrews/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />who has become <i>a priest,</i> not on the basis of a physical <i>and</i> legal requirement in the Law [concerning his ancestry as a descendant of Levi], but on the basis of the power of an indestructible <i>and</i> endless life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/hebrews/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />who did not become a priest based on a legal regulation about physical descent but based on the power of an indestructible life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/hebrews/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />who did not become a priest based on a legal command concerning physical descent but based on the power of an indestructible life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/hebrews/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />who hath been made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/hebrews/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />That person wasn't appointed because of his ancestors, but because his life can never end. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/hebrews/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />who hath been made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/hebrews/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />That person is a priest, not because he met human requirements, but because he has power that comes from a life that cannot be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/hebrews/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He was made a priest, not by human rules and regulations, but through the power of a life which has no end. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/hebrews/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />who was appointed to be a priest, not on the basis of a genealogical registry, but rather on the power of an indestructible life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/hebrews/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/hebrews/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />who has become a priest not by a legal regulation about physical descent but by the power of an indestructible life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/hebrews/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />who has been made, not after the law of a fleshly commandment, but after the power of an endless life:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/hebrews/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and hold His office not in obedience to any temporary Law, but by virtue of an indestructible Life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/hebrews/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />who has been made, not after the law of a fleshly commandment, but after the power of an endless life; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/hebrews/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />who did not come according to the law of a fleshly command, but according to the power of an endless life,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />who has been constituted not according to a law of a fleshly commandment, but according to <i>the</i> power of an indestructible life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/hebrews/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> who came not according to the law of a fleshly command, but according to the power of an endless life,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/hebrews/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Who according to the law of a fleshly command was not born, but according to the power of an indestructible life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/hebrews/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who is made not according to the law of a carnal commandment, but according to the power of an indissoluble life: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/hebrews/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />who was made, not according to the law of a carnal commandment, but according to the virtue of an indissoluble life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/hebrews/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />who has become so, not by a law expressed in a commandment concerning physical descent but by the power of a life that cannot be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />one who has become a priest, not through a legal requirement concerning physical descent, but through the power of an indestructible life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />One who was not appointed after the law of carnal commandments, but after the power of life which abides for ever.<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 />He who was not by the law of carnal commandments, but by the power of an indestructible life.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/hebrews/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />who is made, not according to the law of a fleshly commandment, but according to the power of an endless life; for he testifies,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/hebrews/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />who was not made after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/hebrews/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />who was not made such by the law of a carnal commandment, but by the power of a life indissoluble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/hebrews/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />who was not establish'd by virtue of a temporary law, but with the power of being a perpetual priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and hold His office not in obedience to any temporary Law, but by virtue of an indestructible Life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/hebrews/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Who hath been made <i>Priest</i>, not according to a law of a carnal commandment, but according to <i>the</i> power of an endless life;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/hebrews/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />who is made not according to the law of a temporary command, but according to the power of an endless life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/hebrews/7-16.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=1121" 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">15</span>And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">one who</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: gegonen (V-RIA-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">has become a priest</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.">not</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">by</a> <a href="/greek/3551.htm" title="3551: nomon (N-AMS) -- From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.">a law</a> <a href="/greek/1785.htm" title="1785: entolēs (N-GFS) -- An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription.">of succession,</a> <a href="/greek/4560.htm" title="4560: sarkinēs (Adj-GFS) -- Fleshly, consisting of flesh, carnal. From sarx; similar to flesh, i.e. soft."></a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">by</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamin (N-AFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">the power</a> <a href="/greek/179.htm" title="179: akatalytou (Adj-GFS) -- Indissoluble, that cannot be broken up. Indissoluble, i.e. permanent.">of an indestructible</a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōēs (N-GFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">life.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">17</span>For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”…<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/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/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="/romans/8-2.htm">Romans 8:2</a></span><br />For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm">1 Peter 3:18</a></span><br />For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-21.htm">John 5:21</a></span><br />For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a></span><br />The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-6.htm">2 Corinthians 3:6</a></span><br />And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/7-6.htm">Romans 7:6</a></span><br />But now, having died to what bound us, we have been released from the law, so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-21.htm">Galatians 3:21</a></span><br />Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-11.htm">Romans 8:11</a></span><br />And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-45.htm">1 Corinthians 15:45</a></span><br />So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a></span><br />Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.</p><p class="hdg">the law.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/9-9.htm">Hebrews 9:9,10</a></b></br> Which <i>was</i> a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/10-1.htm">Hebrews 10:1</a></b></br> For the law having a shadow of good things to come, <i>and</i> not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/4-3.htm">Galatians 4:3,9</a></b></br> Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: … </p><p class="hdg">the power.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/7-3.htm">Hebrews 7:3,17,21,24,25,28</a></b></br> Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Revelation 1:18</a></b></br> <i>I am</i> he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/6-1.htm">Based</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Basis</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-8.htm">Bodily</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">Carnal</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-2.htm">Constituted</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-6.htm">Descent</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-3.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-4.htm">Endless</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Fleshly</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-12.htm">Law</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-8.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Office</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-8.htm">Physical</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-8.htm">Power</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-15.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">Regulation</a> <a href="/romans/8-4.htm">Requirement</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-18.htm">Temporary</a> <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Virtue</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/8-6.htm">Based</a> <a href="/jude/1-20.htm">Basis</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-2.htm">Bodily</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-10.htm">Carnal</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-18.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/luke/12-14.htm">Constituted</a> <a href="/genesis/10-32.htm">Descent</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">End</a> <a href="/job/22-5.htm">Endless</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-10.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-10.htm">Fleshly</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-19.htm">Law</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-4.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-21.htm">Office</a> <a href="/james/3-15.htm">Physical</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-17.htm">Power</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-18.htm">Regulation</a> <a href="/numbers/19-2.htm">Requirement</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-25.htm">Temporary</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Virtue</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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Unlike the Levitical priests, whose roles were determined by lineage, Jesus' priesthood is unique and eternal. The concept of priesthood in the Old Testament was deeply rooted in the tribe of Levi, specifically through Aaron's line. Jesus, however, is from the tribe of Judah, highlighting the distinctiveness of His priesthood. This aligns with <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a>, which prophesies a priesthood that is eternal and not based on hereditary succession.<p><b>not by a law of succession</b><br>The Levitical priesthood was established by the Mosaic Law, which dictated that only descendants of Aaron could serve as priests. This hereditary system ensured a continuous line of priests, but it was limited by human mortality and imperfection. In contrast, Jesus' priesthood is not based on genealogical descent or legal requirements. This distinction emphasizes the superiority and divine appointment of Christ's priesthood, as it transcends the limitations of the Old Covenant.<p><b>but by the power of an indestructible life</b><br>This phrase underscores the eternal and divine nature of Jesus' priesthood. Unlike the Levitical priests who were subject to death, Jesus' life is indestructible, signifying His resurrection and eternal existence. This concept is central to the New Testament's portrayal of Jesus as the eternal High Priest, who intercedes for humanity perpetually. The power of His indestructible life is a testament to His divinity and the fulfillment of God's promise of a new and everlasting covenant, as seen in passages like <a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25-26</a> and <a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Revelation 1:18</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is described as a priest not by human lineage or law but by divine power.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/melchizedek.htm">Melchizedek</a></b><br>An earlier figure in <a href="/bsb/hebrews/7.htm">Hebrews 7</a>, Melchizedek is a priest-king who prefigures Christ's eternal priesthood.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/levitical_priesthood.htm">Levitical Priesthood</a></b><br>The traditional Jewish priesthood, which was based on hereditary succession from the tribe of Levi.<br><br>4. <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 laws and priesthood.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law</a></b><br>Refers to the Mosaic Law, which established the Levitical priesthood and its regulations.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><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 to the Levitical priesthood because it is based on divine power, not human lineage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_an_indestructible_life.htm">The Power of an Indestructible Life</a></b><br>Christ's eternal life is the foundation of His priesthood, offering believers assurance of eternal salvation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/freedom_from_the_law.htm">Freedom from the Law</a></b><br>Believers are no longer bound by the old law of succession but are under the new covenant established by Christ's eternal priesthood.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_power_of_christ.htm">Living in the Power of Christ</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to live in the power of His indestructible life, experiencing victory over sin and death.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/our_identity_as_a_royal_priesthood.htm">Our Identity as a Royal Priesthood</a></b><br>Understanding our identity in Christ as a royal priesthood encourages us to live holy and purposeful lives, serving God and others.<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/is_confessing_to_a_priest_biblical.htm">Is confessing sins to a priest biblically supported?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'the_death_of_god'_signify.htm">What does "The Death of God" signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_melchizedek_a_real_figure_without_lineage.htm">If Melchizedek “had neither father nor mother” (Hebrews 7:3), how can he be considered a real historical figure without any trace of parentage or lineage? </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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">A carnal commandment.</span>--Literally (according to the true reading of the Greek), <span class= "ital">a commandment of flesh:</span> one that is limited to the sphere of man's nature of flesh. As such, it is bound up with distinctions of race and tribe and family; it is limited by human infirmity and the changes wrought by sickness and death; what it accomplishes is the purifying of the flesh; in its own nature it is temporary, and may be set aside. (See <a href="/hebrews/9-10.htm" title="Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.">Hebrews 9:10</a>; <a href="/hebrews/9-13.htm" title="For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies to the purifying of the flesh:">Hebrews 9:13</a>.) In contrast to the enactment is placed an essential right, possessed by Him of whom Melchizedek was the type: in contrast to all that is temporary and limited is placed an indissoluble life. Because He lives--in virtue of what He <span class= "ital">is</span>--He is Priest: in virtue of an <span class= "ital">endless</span> life He is priest <span class= "ital">for ever.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/hebrews/7-16.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">one who</span><br /><span class="grk">ὃς</span> <span class="translit">(hos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">has become [a priest]</span><br /><span class="grk">γέγονεν</span> <span class="translit">(gegonen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<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">not</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">by</span><br /><span class="grk">κατὰ</span> <span class="translit">(kata)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a law</span><br /><span class="grk">νόμον</span> <span class="translit">(nomon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3551.htm">Strong's 3551: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of succession,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐντολῆς</span> <span class="translit">(entolēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1785.htm">Strong's 1785: </a> </span><span class="str2">An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλὰ</span> <span class="translit">(alla)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by</span><br /><span class="grk">κατὰ</span> <span class="translit">(kata)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] power</span><br /><span class="grk">δύναμιν</span> <span class="translit">(dynamin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of an indestructible</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκαταλύτου</span> <span class="translit">(akatalytou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_179.htm">Strong's 179: </a> </span><span class="str2">Indissoluble, that cannot be broken up. Indissoluble, i.e. permanent.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">life.</span><br /><span class="grk">ζωῆς</span> <span class="translit">(zōēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> </span><span class="str2">Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. 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