Because he abideth (δια το μενειν αυτον). Same idiom as in verse 23, "because of the abiding as to him" (accusative of general ref…

But this man. Greek, "But he"—referring to Christ.

Because he continueth ever. Greek, "Because he remains for ever." The i…

But this man.—Better, But He, because He remains for ever, has His priesthood inviolable (or, unchangeable). The…

I think they calculated that there were eighty-three high priests in regular succession from Aaron to the death of Phineas, the last high priest at…

Once more the Levitical priests are set in contrast to Christ. They had to be numerous because like all people they died, and successors were neede…

But this man, because he continues ever
Though he died, death did not forbid him to continue, as it does other men; …

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 by the authority of the Psalmist that the priesthood of Christ is superior to the Levitical and replaces it, the Apostle now proves t…