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priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Just as He says also in another <i>place</i>: "You <i>are</i> a priest to the age, according to the order of Melchizedek."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/hebrews/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />As he saith also in another <i>place</i>, Thou <i>art</i> a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/hebrews/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />As <i>He</i> also says in another <i>place:</i> “You <i>are</i> a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/hebrews/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />just as He also says in another <i>passage,</i> “YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/hebrews/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />just as He says also in another passage, &#8220YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/hebrews/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />just as He says also in another <i>passage</i>, “THOU ART A PRIEST FOREVER ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/hebrews/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />just as He says also in another <i>passage</i>, “YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/hebrews/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />just as He also says in another place, “YOU ARE A PRIEST [appointed] FOREVER ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/hebrews/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />also says in another place, You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/hebrews/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />also said in another passage, You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/hebrews/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />as he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/hebrews/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In another place, God says, "You are a priest forever just like Melchizedek." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/hebrews/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />as he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/hebrews/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In another place in Scripture, God said, "You are a priest forever, in the way Melchizedek was a priest."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/hebrews/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He also said in another place, "You will be a priest forever, in the priestly order of Melchizedek." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/hebrews/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As he also says in another place, "You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/hebrews/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />as also in another place God says, "You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/hebrews/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />As he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/hebrews/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />as also in another passage He says, "Thou art a priest for ever, belonging to the order of Melchizedek."<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/hebrews/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/web/hebrews/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/hebrews/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />just as He also says in another [place], “You [are] a priest throughout the age, according to the order of Melchizedek”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Just as He says also in another <i>place</i>: "You <i>are</i> a priest to the age, according to the order of Melchizedek."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/hebrews/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> as also in another place He saith, 'Thou art a priest -- to the age, according to the order of Melchisedek;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/hebrews/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And also in another he says, Thou a priest forever according to the order of Melchisedec.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/hebrews/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As he saith also in another place: Thou art a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchisedech. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/hebrews/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And similarly, he says in another place: “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/hebrews/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />just as he says in another place: “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchis'e- dec.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />As he said in another place, “You are a Priest for eternity in the image of Melchizedek.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/hebrews/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />as he says also in another place, Thou art a priest forever, after the order of Melchisedec.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/hebrews/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />as also he says in another place, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/hebrews/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />As he saith also in another passage, ?Thou art priest forever after the order of Melchisedec;?<RX 19.110.4><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/hebrews/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />as he saith too in another place, "thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />as also in another passage He says, "Thou art a priest for ever, belonging to the order of Melchizedek."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/hebrews/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />as also, in another <i>place</i>, He saith, "Thou art a Priest forever according to the rank of Melchizedek";<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/hebrews/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />As He saith also in another <i>place,</i> "Thou <i>art</i> a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/hebrews/5-6.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=709" 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/5.htm">The Perfect High Priest</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>So also Christ did not take upon Himself the glory of becoming a high priest, but He was called by the One who said to Him: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.” <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: Kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2087.htm" title="2087: heterō (Adj-DMS) -- (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.">another passage</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">God says:</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> <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).">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5010.htm" title="5010: taxin (N-AFS) -- From tasso; regular arrangement, i.e. fixed succession, official dignity.">order</a> <a href="/greek/3198.htm" title="3198: Melchisedek (N-GMS) -- Melchizedek, king and priest of Salem. Of Hebrew origin; Melchisedek, a patriarch.">of Melchizedek.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.…<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/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/7-21.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/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/7-1.htm">Hebrews 7:1-3</a></span><br />This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, / and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” / Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-15.htm">Hebrews 7:15-16</a></span><br />And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, / 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="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-24.htm">Hebrews 7:24-25</a></span><br />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.<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/8-1.htm">Hebrews 8:1</a></span><br />The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-12.htm">Hebrews 10:12-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14</a></span><br />Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-17.htm">Hebrews 2:17</a></span><br />For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As he said also in another place, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.</p><p class="hdg">Thou.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/5-10.htm">Hebrews 5:10</a></b></br> Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/6-20.htm">Hebrews 6:20</a></b></br> Whither the forerunner is for us entered, <i>even</i> Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/7-3.htm">Hebrews 7:3,15,17,21</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="hdg">Melchisedec.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18,19</a></b></br> And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he <i>was</i> the priest of the most high God… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">Age</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Melchisedec</a> <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Melchisedek</a> <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Melchizedek</a> <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Melchiz'edek</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Order</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-5.htm">Passage</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-5.htm">Priest</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Age</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-10.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-20.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-10.htm">Melchisedec</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-10.htm">Melchisedek</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-10.htm">Melchizedek</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-10.htm">Melchiz'edek</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-10.htm">Order</a> <a href="/genesis/32-22.htm">Passage</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-10.htm">Priest</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">The honor of our Savior's priesthood.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/5-11.htm">Negligence in the knowledge thereof is reproved.</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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The author of Hebrews often uses Old Testament quotations to establish the authority and divine inspiration of the message. This particular reference is to <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a>, a messianic psalm that is frequently cited in the New Testament to affirm Jesus' priestly role. The use of "God says" underscores the belief in the divine origin of Scripture, emphasizing that these words are not merely human but are spoken by God Himself.<p><b>“You are a priest forever</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the eternal nature of Christ's priesthood. Unlike the Levitical priests, whose service was temporary and limited by their mortality, Jesus' priesthood is everlasting. This eternal aspect is crucial because it assures believers of a perpetual intercessor before God. The concept of a "priest forever" also points to the permanence and sufficiency of Christ's sacrificial work, which does not need to be repeated. This eternal priesthood fulfills the prophecy and promise of a new covenant, superior to the old.<p><b>in the order of Melchizedek.”</b><br>Melchizedek is a mysterious figure who appears in <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18-20</a> as the king of Salem and priest of God Most High. His name means "king of righteousness," and he is also associated with peace, being the king of Salem (peace). Unlike the Levitical priesthood, Melchizedek's priesthood is not based on genealogy or the Law but on a divine appointment. This makes him a type of Christ, prefiguring Jesus' unique and superior priesthood. The order of Melchizedek signifies a priesthood that transcends the limitations of the Levitical system, offering a more perfect mediation between God and humanity. This connection is further explored in <a href="/hebrews/7.htm">Hebrews 7</a>, where the author elaborates on the significance of Melchizedek's priesthood in relation to Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, recognized as the Son of God and the eternal High Priest in the order of Melchizedek.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/melchizedek.htm">Melchizedek</a></b><br>A mysterious figure from the Old Testament, king of Salem and priest of God Most High, who blesses Abraham. His priesthood is unique and eternal, serving as a type of Christ's priesthood.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine speaker in this passage, affirming Jesus' eternal priesthood.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/o/order_of_melchizedek.htm">Order of Melchizedek</a></b><br>A priestly order that is distinct from the Levitical priesthood, characterized by its eternal and unique nature.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalm_110_-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a></b><br>The Old Testament passage being quoted, which prophesies about the Messiah's eternal priesthood.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_priesthood_of_christ.htm">Eternal Priesthood of Christ</a></b><br>Jesus' priesthood is not temporary or limited like the Levitical priesthood. It is eternal, offering believers a permanent mediator before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_uniqueness_of_melchizedek's_order.htm">The Uniqueness of Melchizedek's Order</a></b><br>Unlike the Levitical priests, Melchizedek's order is not based on genealogy or law but on the power of an indestructible life, pointing to Christ's divine nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>The reference to <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a> highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy in Jesus, affirming the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/access_to_god_through_christ.htm">Access to God through Christ</a></b><br>As our eternal High Priest, Jesus provides believers with direct access to God, encouraging us to approach the throne of grace with confidence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/call_to_spiritual_maturity.htm">Call to Spiritual Maturity</a></b><br>Understanding the depth of Christ's priesthood calls believers to grow in spiritual maturity, moving beyond elementary teachings to a deeper relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/any_non-biblical_proof_of_melchizedek.htm">In Hebrews 5:6, what archaeological or historical records exist to verify the mysterious priesthood of Melchizedek beyond biblical references? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_psalm_110's_conquest_fulfilled.htm">Psalm 110 portrays a victorious king judging entire nations. Where is the documented historical fulfillment of such a worldwide conquest?</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/why_does_hebrews_5_conflict_with_levitical_law.htm">Why does Hebrews 5 present a priestly order that seems to conflict with other biblical texts focusing on the Levitical priesthood as the sole legitimate system?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Thou art a priest for ever . . .</span>--On Psalms 110 see the Note on <a href="/hebrews/1-13.htm" title="But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool?">Hebrews 1:13</a>. The fourth verse, here quoted, is the kernel of the Psalm, and supplies the theme for a large portion of this Epistle, especially Hebrews 7. As the promise of 2 Samuel 7 was the prelude to the revelation of the second Psalm, the divine declaration recorded in <a href="/exodus/19-6.htm" title="And you shall be to me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.">Exodus 19:6</a> may have prepared the way for the promise 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>. The king of Israel was the type of the Son of David; and in the consecrated people, who, had they been faithful, would have remained the representatives of all nations before God, was dimly foreshadowed the Anointed Priest.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/hebrews/5-6.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">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">another [passage]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑτέρῳ</span> <span class="translit">(heterō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2087.htm">Strong's 2087: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[God] says:</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγει</span> <span class="translit">(legei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">“You [are]</span><br /><span class="grk">Σὺ</span> <span class="translit">(Sy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a priest</span><br /><span class="grk">ἱερεὺς</span> <span class="translit">(hiereus)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<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">forever</span><br /><span class="grk">αἰῶνα</span> <span class="translit">(aiōna)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</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</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Singular<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">order</span><br /><span class="grk">τάξιν</span> <span class="translit">(taxin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5010.htm">Strong's 5010: </a> </span><span class="str2">From tasso; regular arrangement, i.e. fixed succession, official dignity.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Melchizedek.”</span><br /><span class="grk">Μελχισέδεκ</span> <span class="translit">(Melchisedek)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3198.htm">Strong's 3198: </a> </span><span class="str2">Melchizedek, king and priest of Salem. Of Hebrew origin; Melchisedek, a patriarch.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/hebrews/5-6.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 5:6 As he says also in another place (Heb. He. 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