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The Truly Eternal Priest
Commentators emphasize the word "forever." While the Old Testament priesthood was called "everlasting," it was a succession of mortal men. Scholars like John Calvin explain that Christ's priesthood is different. It is truly eternal, held by one person with an "indestructible life." This establishes a superior, permanent priesthood that offers believers ultimate security.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 7:17
18th Century
Theologian
For he testifies. That this is the true account of it is proved by the testimony of God himself, that he was to be a Priest for ever. See …
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 7:17
It is witnessed (μαρτυρειτα). Present passive indicative of μαρτυρεω. The author aptly quotes again Ps 110:4.
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 7:17
19th Century
Bishop
For he testifieth.—A slight change of reading makes the sense clearer: For witness is borne to him—as to this power
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 7:15–18
19th Century
Preacher
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
On Hebrews 7:17
“For” introduces the clinching testimony of Scripture, giving the reason for the foregoing. It is quoted verbatim as in 5:6 (see comments) and esta…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 7:17
16th Century
Theologian
You are a priest forever, and so on. It is on the single word forever, that the Apostle lays stress in this passage, for…
John Gill
On Hebrews 7:17
17th Century
Pastor
For he testifies
That is, either David, the penman of the psalm, or rather the Holy Ghost, the enditer of it, or God…
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…