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A Prophetic Proof of Imperfection
The author's main argument is a powerful piece of logic. Commentators explain that if the Levitical priesthood was truly perfect and final, there would be no need for God to promise a new one. The prophecy in Psalm 110 of a priest "after the order of Melchizedek" serves as undeniable proof from Israel's own scriptures that the old system was intentionally temporary and incomplete.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 7:11
18th Century
Theologian
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood. As the Jews supposed. They were accustomed to regard the system as perfect. It w…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 7:11
Perfection (τελειωσις). Abstract substantive of τελειοω. More the act than the quality or state (τελειοτης, 6:1). The condition is…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 7:11
19th Century
Bishop
The connection of thought may be presented as follows:—It has been shown that Melchizedek's position in relation to Abraham necessarily involves hi…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 7:11
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 7:11
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…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 7:11
16th Century
Theologian
If therefore perfection, or, moreover, if perfection, and so forth. From this same testimony, the Apostle concludes that the old …
John Gill
On Hebrews 7:11
17th Century
Pastor
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood ,
&c.] The priesthood which was established in the tribe of…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 7:11–25
17th Century
Minister
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…