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Hebrews 5:6

And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

World English Bible

As he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”

American Standard Version

as he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.

Geneva Bible 1599

As he also in another place speaketh, Thou art a Priest for euer, after ye order of Melchi-sedec.

Darby Translation

Even as also in another [place] he says, Thou [art] a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedec.

Young's Literal Translation

as also in another [place] He saith, 'Thou [art] a priest — to the age, according to the order of Melchisedek;'

Bible in Basic English

As he says in another place, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

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Cross references

“Thou”

Psalm 110:4 Hebrews 7:17 Hebrews 7:21 Hebrews 7:3 Hebrews 5:10 Hebrews 6:20

Psalm 110:4 · BSB

The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:17 · BSB

For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:21 · BSB

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.’”

Hebrews 7:3 · BSB

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.

Hebrews 5:10 · BSB

and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 6:20 · BSB

where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.

“Melchisedec”

Genesis 14:18 Genesis 14:19

Genesis 14:18 · BSB

Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High —

Genesis 14:19 · BSB

and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5So 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.”

7During 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.

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