Hebrews 7:21 · KJV

"(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁹For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

²⁰And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:

²¹(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)

²²By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

²³And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you that Jesus is a priest forever?

How does the concept of divine oath impact your understanding of Jesus' authority?

When have you relied on God's promises in your life?

Life Application

faith

Trust in the unchangeable nature of Jesus' priesthood as a source of strength in your faith journey.

relationships

Consider how you can be a reliable presence in the lives of others, reflecting Christ's faithfulness.

People in This Verse

Jesus ChristNT

The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and the awaited Messiah. His teachings and actions form the foundation of Christian faith.

First appearance: Matthew 1:1

Connection to Jesus

typology

This verse connects Jesus to Melchizedek, indicating that Jesus serves as a high priest in a unique and eternal order, unlike the Levitical priests.

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