Hebrews 7 · Verse 15

Hebrews 7:15

And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,

Hebrews 7:15, King James Version

Hebrews 7:15 in other translations

BSB	And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,
WEB	This is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest,
ASV	And what we say is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there ariseth another priest,
YLT	And it is yet more abundantly most evident, if according to the similitude of Melchisedek there doth arise another priest,
DARBY	And it is yet more abundantly evident, since a different priest arises according to the similitude of Melchisedec,
BBE	And this is even more clear if a second priest has come up who is like Melchizedek,
Webster	And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,

What does Hebrews 7:15 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

15. Another proof that the law, or economy, is changed, namely, forasmuch as Christ is appointed Priest, "not according to the law of a carnal (that is, a mere outward) commandment," but "according to the power of an indissoluble (so the Greek) life." The hundred tenth Psalm appoints Him "for ever" (He 7:17). The Levitical law required a definite carnal descent. In contrast stands "the power"; Christ's spiritual, inward, living power of overcoming death. Not agreeably to a statute is Christ appointed, but according to an inward living power. it--the change of the law or economy, the statement (He 7:12, 18). far more--Greek, "more abundantly." for that--"seeing that," literally, "if"; so Ro 5:10. after the similitude of Melchisedec--answering to "after the order of Melchisedec" (He 5:10). The "order" cannot mean a series of priests, for Melchisedec neither received his priesthood from, nor transmitted it to, any other mere man; it must mean "answering to the office of Melchisedec." Christ's priesthood is similar to Melchisedec's in that it is "for ever" (He 7:16, 17). another--rather as Greek, "a different."

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes

Verse 15. And it is yet far more evident. Not that our Lord would spring out of Judah, but the point which he was endeavouring to establish; that there must be a change of the priesthood, was rendered still more evident from another consideration. A strong proof of the necessity of such a change of the priesthood was furnished from the fact that the Messiah was to be of the tribe of Judah; but a much stronger because, as a priest, he was to be of the order of Melchizedek--that is, he was of the same rank with one who did not even belong to that tribe.

After the similitude, Resembling; that is, he was to be of the order of Melchizedek.

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary

Verse 15 And it is yet far more evident - Και περισσοτερον ετι καταδηλον εστιν· And besides, it is more abundantly strikingly manifest. It is very difficult to translate these words, but the apostle's meaning is plain, viz., that God designed the Levitical priesthood to be changed, because of the oath in Psa 110:1-7, where, addressing the Messiah, he says: Thou art a Priest for ever after the order, or ὁμοιοτητα, similitude, of Melchisedec, who was not only a priest, but also a king. None of the Levitical priests sustained this double office; but they both, with that of prophet, appear and were exercised in the person of our Lord, who is the Priest to which the apostle alludes.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Hebrews 7:11-25

The priesthood and law by which perfection could not come, are done away; a Priest is risen, and a dispensation now set up, by which true believers may be made perfect. That there is such a change is plain. The law which made the Levitical priesthood, showed that the priests were frail, dying creatures, not able to save their own lives, much less could they save the souls of those who came to them. But the High…

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Hebrews 7:15 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΚαὶKaiAndG2532

περισσότερονperissoteronmore excessiveG4054

ἔτιetiyetG2089

κατάδηλόνkatadēlonevidentG2612

ἐστιν,estinit is,G1510

εἰeiifG1487

κατὰkataaccording toG2596

τὴνtēntheG3588

ὁμοιότηταhomoiotētalikenessG3665

ΜελχισέδεκMelchisedekof MelchizedekG3198

ἀνίσταταιanistataiarisesG450

ἱερεὺςhi'ereusa priestG2409

ἕτερος,heterosanother,G2087

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Cross references for Hebrews 7:15

Psalms 110:4
The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:17-21
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest: …
Hebrews 7:3
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.
Hebrews 7:11
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

after.
3,11,17-21; Ps 110:4

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Context

Hebrews 7:14
For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
Hebrews 7:15
And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
Hebrews 7:16
Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.

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Hebrews 7:15 in other languages

Spanish Reina-Valera 1909	Y aun más manifiesto es, si á semejanza de Melchîsedec se levanta otro sacerdote,
French Bible J.N. Darby 1885	Et cela est encore bien plus évident, si, à la ressemblance de Melchisédec, un autre sacrificateur se lève,
German Elberfelder 1871	Und es ist noch weit augenscheinlicher, wenn, nach der Gleichheit Melchisedeks, ein anderer Priester aufsteht,
Latin Clementine Vulgate	Et amplius adhuc manifestum est: si secundum similitudinem Melchisedech exsurgat alius sacerdos,