Hebrews 7:17

"who has been made, not after the law of a fleshly commandment, but after the power of an endless life;"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights that Jesus' priesthood is not based on human laws or physical lineage but on his eternal nature and divine power. Through this, it emphasizes the superiority and uniqueness of Christ's priestly role over that of Aaronic priests, grounding His service in an unending life and authority from God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 17. For he testifieth. "That this is the true account of it is proved by the testimony of God himself, that he was to be a Priest for ever. See Barnes "Heb 5:6". {a} "Thou art a Priest" Ps 110:4 __________________________________________________________________

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