Perfection (τελειωσις). Abstract substantive of τελειοω. More the act than the quality or state (τελειοτης, 6:1). The condition is…

If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood. As the Jews supposed. They were accustomed to regard the system as perfect. It w…

The connection of thought may be presented as follows:—It has been shown that Melchizedek's position in relation to Abraham necessarily involves hi…

We read in the psalm just now, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec, which proves that the priests of the order of Lev…

Here “perfection” (GK 5459) means the condition in which people are acceptable to God. The work of the priests of the line of Levi aimed at bringin…

If therefore perfection, or, moreover, if perfection, and so forth. From this same testimony, the Apostle concludes that the old …

If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood ,
&c.] The priesthood which was established in the tribe of…

The priesthood and law, by which perfection could not come, are abolished; a Priest has risen, and a dispensation is now established, by which true…

Having proved the preeminence of Melchizedek’s priesthood over the Levitical, the Apostle now concludes that Christ’s priesthood is more excellent …