If, as the author has shown, Melchizedek was greater than Levi (vv. 4–10) and the new priesthood necessarily dissolves the old (vv. 11–19), then the… Read More »Hebrews 7:20-25 – Christ Replaces the Old Priesthood
Having established Melchizedek’s greatness both personally and in comparison with Abraham and Levi, the writer was ready for a new point. This superiority was needed,… Read More »Hebrews 7:11-19 – Christ Replaces the Old Priesthood
In verses 4 to 25 a logical argument is developed. The major premise is clear: the order of Melchizedek is greater than the Aaronic order. … Read More »Hebrews 7:4-10 – The Proof of Melchizedek’s Greatness
The writer returned to the theme they had introduced in chapter 5 (vv. 1–10), but doubted that the readers would comprehend (cf. 5:11). In the… Read More »Hebrews 7:1-3 – Who is Melchizedek