Hebrews 7:18

"for it is testified, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”"

Key Reflection

In Hebrews 7:18, the author cites Psalm 110:4 to highlight that Melchizedek, who is portrayed as a priest without a genealogy or temporal limitations, holds an eternal priesthood. For the original audience of Hebrews, steeped in the Old Testament, this verse would have been significant because it contrasts Melchizedek’s priesthood with the Levitical priests, emphasizing Jesus’ unique and everlasting role as High Priest according to God's promise, not bound by human lineage or temporal constraints.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 18. For there is verily a disannulling. A setting aside. The law which existed before in regard to the priesthood becomes now abrogated, in consequence of the change which has been made in the priesthood. See Barnes "Heb 7:12". Of the commandment. Relating to the office of priest, or to the ceremonial rites in general. This does not refer to the moral law, as if that was abrogated, for (1) the reasoning of the apostle does not pertain to that, and (2) that law cannot be abrogated. It grows out of the nature of things, and must be perpetual and universal. Going before. Going before the Christian dispensation, and introducing it. For the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

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