There is no way of understanding this in terms of the old Levitical priesthood, which is why there is nothing in Jesus’ family tree connecting him with that priestly line. The law appoints as high priests men who are never able to get the job done right. 8-10 Or look at it this way: We pay our tithes to priests who die, but Abraham paid tithes to a priest who, the Scripture says, “lives.” Ultimately you could even say that since Levi descended from Abraham, who paid tithes to Melchizedek, when we pay tithes to the priestly tribe of Levi they end up with Melchizedek. ver 11; Ro 3:20; 7:7, 8; Gal 3:21; Heb 9:9; 10:1, Ro 6:10; Heb 9:12, 26, 28; 10:10; 1Pe 3:18. Another way—Jesus!—a way that does work, that brings us right into the presence of God, is put in its place. 11-14 If the priesthood of Levi and Aaron, which provided the framework for the giving of the law, could really make people perfect, there wouldn’t have been need for a new priesthood like that of Melchizedek. 12-14 So watch your step, friends. This makes Jesus the guarantee of a far better way between us and God—one that really works! The Message Bible Hebrews 7 1 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. (AF) 27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices(AG) day after day, first for his own sins,(AH) and then for the sins of the people. Hebrews 10 The old plan was only a hint of the good things in the new plan. He met Abraham, who was returning from "the royal massacre," and gave him his blessing. 3-5 The assigned task of a high priest is to offer both gifts and sacrifices, and it’s no different with the priesthood of Jesus. Jump to: Bible Study Tools ... Hebrews 11:21; Genesis 20:7, yet he is nowhere called either a priest or a king. Hebrews 5:7; Hebrews 7:25 Read chapter in The Message Bible. Unlike the other high priests, he doesn’t have to offer sacrifices for his own sins every day before he can get around to us and our sins. This makes Jesus the guarantee of a far better way between us and God—one that really works! Melchizedek, Priest of God 1-3Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. 20-22 The old priesthood of Aaron perpetuated itself automatically, father to son, without explicit confirmation by God. "Melchizedek" means "King of Righteousness." First of all, it was delivered in person by the Master, then accurately passed on to us by those who heard it from him. 7. (J) 7 And without doubt the lesser is blessed by the greater. Hebrews 7 1 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 23-25 Earlier there were a lot of priests, for they died and had to be replaced. Priests descended from Levi are commanded by law to collect tithes from the people, even though they are all more or less equals, priests and people, having a common father in Abraham. 26-28 So now we have a high priest who perfectly fits our needs: completely holy, uncompromised by sin, with authority extending as high as God’s presence in heaven itself. Another way—Jesus!—a way that does work, that brings us right into the presence of God, is put in its place. Abraham in turn gave him a tenth of the spoils. 23 [Again, the former successive line of priests] was made up of many, because they were each prevented by death from continuing [perpetually in office]; Read full chapter “Melchizedek” means “King of Righteousness.” “Salem” means “Peace.” So, he is also “King of Peace.” Melchizedek towers out of the past—without record of family ties, no account of beginning or end. Hebrews 7:25The Message (MSG) 23-25 Earlier there were a lot of priests, for they died and had to be replaced. But we don't have time to comment on these now. Commentary on Hebrews 7:11-25 (Read 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. He’s done it, once and for all: offered up himself as the sacrifice. the one who possessed the promise. If he were limited to … The law appoints as high priests men who are never able to get the job done right. 17 For it is declared: “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.”[a](R), 18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless(S) 19 (for the law made nothing perfect),(T) and a better hope(U) is introduced, by which we draw near to God.(V). (G) 5 Now the law requires the descendants of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people(H)—that is, from their fellow Israelites—even though they also are descended from Abraham. He was warned about something he couldn’t see, and acted on what he was told. No matter how many sacrifices were offered year after year, they never added up to a complete solution. Hebrews 8 In essence, we have just such a high priest: authoritative right alongside God, conducting worship in the one true sanctuary built by God. Scripture: Hebrews 7:1–25. He met Abraham, who was returning from … In this way he is like the Son of God, one huge priestly presence dominating the landscape always. 26-28 So now we have a high priest who perfectly fits our needs: completely holy, uncompromised by sin, with authority extending as high as God’s presence in heaven itself. (Z) 25 Therefore he is able to save(AA) completely[c] those who come to God(AB) through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.(AC). In these respects, it was undoubted that he was inferior to Melchizedek. Abraham in turn gave him a tenth of the spoils. 20-22 The old priesthood of Aaron perpetuated itself automatically, father to son, without explicit confirmation by God. 8-10 Or look at it this way: We pay our tithes to priests who die, but Abraham paid tithes to a priest who, the Scripture says, “lives.” Ultimately you could even say that since Levi descended from Abraham, who paid tithes to Melchizedek, when we pay tithes to the priestly tribe of Levi they end up with Melchizedek. "Salem" means "Peace." Hebrews 7 Melchizedek, Priest of God 1-3 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. Regarding angels he says, The messengers are winds, the servants are tongues of fire. According to this letter, Jesus Christ is superior to all other prophets and all other claims to truth. John Piper Dec 8, 1996 172 Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him (P) 14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah,(Q) and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. 8 In the one case, the tenth is collected by people who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living. Dec 8, 1996. Since that old "law plan" wasn't complete in itself, it couldn't complete those who followed it. He met Abraham, who was returning from "the royal massacre," and gave him his blessing. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG), Sign up for these short lessons that answer basic questions about the Bible, The Message Raspberry Blossom, Personal Size + Topical Concordance, The Message Canvas Bible: Coloring and Journaling the Story of God, Leather-Look, Gold Leaf, Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, brown/tan, NIV and The Message Side-by-Side Bible, Two Bible Versions Together for Study and Comparison, Bonded Leather, Black, Large Print, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Brown/Saddle Tan Leather-Look. The basic foundational truths are in place: turning your back on “salvation by self-help” and turning in trust toward God; baptismal instructions; laying on of hands; resurrection of the dead; eternal judgment. But Jesus’ priesthood is permanent. 6 This man, however, did not trace his descent from Levi, yet he collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed(I) him who had the promises. He’s there from now to eternity to save everyone who comes to God through him, always on the job to speak up for them. John Piper Dec 1, 1996 433 Shares Sermon. 4-7 You realize just how great Melchizedek is when you see that Father Abraham gave him a tenth of the captured treasure. 10 For he was still in his ancestor Abraham’s loins 1 This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. 7 1-3 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. The writer to the Hebrews wanted to remove these intellectual problems the Jewish Christians had with the gospel. 1-10 The old plan was only a hint of the good things in the new plan. 7 This Melchizedek was king of Salem(A) and priest of God Most High. (Y), 23 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24 but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. If the old message delivered by the angels was valid and nobody got away with anything, do you think we can risk neglecting this latest message, this magnificent salvation? Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. Hebrews 4:3-7 The Message (MSG) When the Promises Are Mixed with Faith 4 1-3 For as long, then, as that promise of resting in him pulls us on to God’s goal for … Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. He sacrificed for their sins once for all(AI) when he offered himself. He’s there from now to eternity to save everyone who comes to God through him, always on the job to speak up for them. Hebrews 7 New King James Version (NKJV) The King of Righteousness. Since God has given us Christ, we ought to listen to what He says and not move … But Jesus’ priesthood is permanent. In this way he is like the Son of God, one huge priestly presence dominating the landscape always. Grow up in Christ. 15 And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16 one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. In acts of blessing, the lesser is blessed by the greater. He’s there from now to eternity to save everyone who comes to God through him, always on the job to speak up for them. 2 Abraham in turn gave him a tenth of the spoils. 15-19 But the Melchizedek story provides a perfect analogy: Jesus, a priest like Melchizedek, not by genealogical descent but by the sheer force of resurrection life—he lives!—“priest forever in the royal order of Melchizedek.” The former way of doing things, a system of commandments that never worked out the way it was supposed to, was set aside; the law brought nothing to maturity. A new covenant. Hebrews 7:7, NASB: "But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater." Our High Priest is the Son of God Perfect Forever. The Message Melchizedek, Priest of God 7 1-3 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. He met Abraham, who was returning from "the royal massacre," and gave him his blessing. Hebrews 7 The Message Bible << Hebrews 6 | Hebrews 7 | Hebrews 8 >> The Priestly Order of Melchizedek. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Hebrews 7. 1 So, my dear Christian friends, companions in following this call to the heights, take a good hard look at Jesus. He met Abraham, who was returning from “the royal massacre,” and gave him his blessing. Hebrews 7 The Message (MSG) Melchizedek, Priest of God 7 1-3 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. 6 After this was set up, the priests went about their duties in the large tent. 13 He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe,(O) and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar. In acts of blessing, the lesser is blessed by the greater. That there is such a change is plain. Hebrews 6 The Message (MSG). 12 For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also. a. 7 Now without dispute the inferior is blessed by the superior, 8 and in one case tithes are received by mortal men, while in the other by him who is affirmed to be alive. Unlike the other high priests, he doesn’t have to offer sacrifices for his own sins every day before he can get around to us and our sins. (B) He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him,(C) 2 and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. Since that old “law plan” wasn’t complete in itself, it couldn’t complete those who followed it. He met Abraham, who was returning from "the royal massacre," and gave him his blessing. 6 1-3 So come on, let’s leave the preschool fingerpainting exercises on Christ and get on with the grand work of art. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and take your Bible knowledge to a new level this year! But Jesus’ priesthood is permanent. All rights reserved worldwide. Hebrews 7:7, KJV: "And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better." 7 Only the high priest entered the smaller, inside tent, and then only once a year, offering a blood sacrifice for his own sins and the people's accumulated sins. 7 1 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. But this intervening command of God, which came later, appoints the Son, who is absolutely, eternally perfect. 26 Such a high priest(AD) truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners,(AE) exalted above the heavens. Hebrews 7:7, ESV: "It is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior." 4-7 You realize just how great Melchizedek is when you see that Father Abraham gave him a tenth of the captured treasure. Amplified: And this becomes more plainly evident when another Priest arises Who bears the likeness of Melchizedek, (Amplified Bible - Lockman) The Message; Hebrews 7 Hebrews 7. He’s done it, once and for all: offered up himself as the sacrifice. Somewhere it’s written, “God rested the seventh day, having completed his work,” but in this other text he says, “They’ll never be able to sit down and rest.” So this promise has not yet been fulfilled. 23-25 Earlier there were a lot of priests, for they died and had to be replaced. But then God intervened and called this new, permanent priesthood into being with an added promise: God gave his word; he won’t take it back:“You’re the permanent priest.”. But this man, a complete outsider, collected tithes from Abraham and blessed him, the one to whom the promises had been given. Hebrews 7:7 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 7:7, NIV: "And without doubt the lesser is blessed by the greater." 22 In keeping with [the oath’s greater strength and force], Jesus has become the Guarantee of a better (stronger) agreement [a more excellent and more advantageous covenant]. (AJ) 28 For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness;(AK) but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son,(AL) who has been made perfect(AM) forever. But this man, a complete outsider, collected tithes from Abraham and blessed him, the one to whom the promises had been given. Scripture: Hebrews 7:26–8:5. Make sure there’s no evil unbelief lying around that will trip you up and throw you off course, diverting you from the living God. But this intervening command of God, which came later, appoints the Son, who is absolutely, eternally perfect. He met Abraham, who was returning from “the royal massacre,” and gave him his blessing. (K) 9 One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham, 10 because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of his ancestor. 1-2 In essence, we have just such a high priest: authoritative right alongside God, conducting worship in the one true sanctuary built by God. No matter how many sacrifices were offered year after year, they never added up to a ... Read verse in The Message Bible Hebrews 7:3 - MSG - Melchizedek towers out of the past--without record... Study verse in the The Message The Message Hebrews 7:7. Hebrews 11:7 The Message (MSG) 7 By faith, Noah built a ship in the middle of dry land. There is no way of understanding this in terms of the old Levitical priesthood, which is why there is nothing in Jesus’ family tree connecting him with that priestly line. 4 Just think how great he was: Even the patriarch(F) Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder! 9 And it could be said that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid a tithe through Abraham. Greek: kai perissoteron eti katadelon estin, ei kata ten homoioteta Melchisedek anistatai hiereus heteros,. 20 And it was not without an oath! He met Abraham, who was returning from “the royal massacre,” and gave him his blessing. b. “Melchizedek” means “King of Righteousness.” “Salem” means “Peace.” So, he is also “King of Peace.” Melchizedek towers out of the past—without record of family ties, no account of beginning or end. 11-14 If the priesthood of Levi and Aaron, which provided the framework for the giving of the law, could really make people perfect, there wouldn’t have been need for a new priesthood like that of Melchizedek. For as long as it’s still God’s Today, keep each other on your toes so sin doesn’t slow down your reflexes. These intellectual hang-ups kept them from continuing on to maturity in Jesus. Read verse in The Message Bible Read and study Hebrews 7 in the The Message. The book of Hebrews is meant to challenge, encourage, and empower Christian believers. In the same way, many Christians are hung up on intellectual issues that couldbe resolved, allowing them to move o… The Message Hebrews 1:7. 15-19 But the Melchizedek story provides a perfect analogy: Jesus, a priest like Melchizedek, not by genealogical descent but by the sheer force of resurrection life—he lives!—“priest forever in the royal order of Melchizedek.” The former way of doing things, a system of commandments that never worked out the way it was supposed to, was set aside; the law brought nothing to maturity. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness”; then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” 3 Without father or mother, without genealogy,(D) without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God,(E) he remains a priest forever. But since it didn’t get the job done, there was a change of priesthood, which brought with it a radical new kind of law. Melchizedek the Priest. Abraham in turn gave him a tenth of the spoils. 3-7 God made that vow, even though he’d finished his part before the foundation of the world. Others became priests without any oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind:(W) ‘You are a priest forever.’”[b](X), 22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant. 1: Christ Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchisedec; 11: and so far more excellent than the priests of Aaron's order. 11 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people(L) established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come,(M) one in the order of Melchizedek,(N) not in the order of Aaron? https://www.insight.org/resources/bible/the-general-epistles Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Priests descended from Levi are commanded by law to collect tithes from the people, even though they are all more or less equals, priests and people, having a common father in Abraham. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him, 2 and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. But since it didn’t get the job done, there was a change of priesthood, which brought with it a radical new kind of law. But then God intervened and called this new, permanent priesthood into being with an added promise: God gave his word; he won’t take it back:“You’re the permanent priest.”. A new covenant. Hebrews 7:15 And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek, (NASB: Lockman). He's the centerpiece of everything we believe, 2 faithful in … In acts of blessing, the lesser is blessed by the greater. 7 1-3 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. 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