Cambridge Greek Testament Commentary

Hebrews 7:1-28

CH. 7. CHRIST, AS AN ETERNAL HIGH PRIEST AFTER THE ORDER OF MELCHISEDEK, IS SUPERIOR TO THE LEVITIC HIGH PRIEST

Historic reference to Melchisedek (1–3). His Priesthood typically superior to that of Aaron in seven particulars. i. Because even Abraham gave him tithes (4–6). ii. Because he blessed Abraham (7). iii. Because he is the type of an undying Priest (8). iv. Because even the yet unborn Levi paid him tithes, in the person of Abraham (9, 10). v. Because the permanence of his Priesthood, continued by Christ, implied the abrogation of the whole Levitic Law (11–19). vi. Because it was founded on the swearing of an oath (20–22). vii. Because it is intransmissible, never being vacated by death (23, 24). Summary and conclusion (25–28).

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