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And [what we say] is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there ariseth another priest,

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Yet more abundantly evident (περισσοτερον ετ καταδηλον). Only N.T. instance of the old compound adjective καταδηλος thoroughly cle…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And it is yet far more evident. This greater evidence does not pertain to our Lord springing out of Judah. Instead, the point he was endea…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And it is.—What is “yet far more evident” is the proposition of the preceding verses, namely, the failure of the Levitical priesth…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

The old Levitical law is annulled; it became weak and unprofitable; and now a higher and better dispensation is ushered in with a greater and undyi…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

What it is that is “even more clear” is not said (there is nothing in the Greek equivalent to NIV’s “what we have said”). Most likely the expressio…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And it is yet far more evident, etc. He proves by another argument that the Law is abolished. He reasoned before as to the person of the p…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it is yet far more evident
From a fact which cannot be denied;

for that after the similitude …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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

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