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This is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest,
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The author presents the arrival of a priest 'like Melchizedek' as the ultimate, undeniable proof that the Levitical priesthood was temporary and insufficient. Commentators explain that this fact is even more conclusive than Jesus coming from the tribe of Judah. It decisively shows God's plan involved a new and better system.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Yet more abundantly evident (περισσοτερον ετ καταδηλον). Only N.T. instance of the old compound adjective καταδηλος thoroughly cle…
19th Century
Anglican
And it is.—What is “yet far more evident” is the proposition of the preceding verses, namely, the failure of the Levitical priesth…
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it is yet far more evident From a fact which cannot be denied;
for that after the similitude …
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Having proved the preeminence of Melchizedek’s priesthood over the Levitical, the Apostle now concludes that Christ’s priesthood is more excellent …
