Hebrews 7:15 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, ”

Hebrews 7:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And it is yet far more evident - Not that our Lord would spring out of Judah, but the point which he was endeavoring to establish that there must be a change of the priesthood, was rendered still...
Hebrews 7:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(7) And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, (7) Lest any man object, the priesthood was indeed translated from Levi to Judah. Nonet...
Hebrews 7:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Melchizedek Priesthood of Christ. It is shown that Scripture itself makes reference to a type of priesthood which is quite distinct from the Levitical. The nature of this priesthood is set fort...
Hebrews 7:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

evident . Greek. katadelos. Only here. Compare Hebrews 7:14 . for . if. Greek. ei . App-118. similitude . Greek. homoiotes. See Hebrews 4:15 . ariseth . Same as "rise", Hebrews 7:11 ....
Hebrews 7:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

15. 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 priest, but now as to the nature of the pries...
Hebrews 7:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, And it is yet far more evident - Και περισσοτερον ετι καταδηλον εστιν· And besides, it is mo...
Hebrews 7:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

And it is yet far more evident;— "And, independent on all genealogical controversywhich the most ingenious malice couldurge concerning Mary's family, it is yet more abundantly manifest that the law...
Hebrews 7:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, Another proof that the law (economy) is changed; as Christ is appointed Priest, 'not...
Hebrews 7:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Priesthood after the Order of Aaron and of Melchizedek The theme of Christ's superiority to the Levitical priesthood is here resumed. In Hebrews 5:1-10 it has been shown that Christ possesses al...
Hebrews 7:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

And it is . — That which is “yet far more evident” is the proposition of the preceding verses, viz., the failure of the Levitical priesthood to bring “perfection” ( Hebrews 7:11 ), a failure placed...
Hebrews 7:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER VII. THE ALLEGORY OF MELCHIZEDEK. Hebrews 7:1-28 (R.V.). "For this Melchizedek, King of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and b...
Hebrews 7:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Our Ever-Living and All-Sufficient Intercessor Hebrews 7:11-28 If, as we saw in our last reading, the Levitical priests have been superseded, clearly the whole order of things-that is, the Mosa...
Hebrews 7:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The writer now takes up again the subject of the Priesthood of Jesus after the order of Melchisedek. Melchisedek is called "Priest of the Most High." His name means king of righteousness. He is calle...
Hebrews 7:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(11) If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchizedek,...
Hebrews 7:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And it is yet far more evident ,.... From a fact which cannot be denied; for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest ; or another has risen, even Jesus the son of Dav...
Hebrews 7:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, Ver. 15. After the similitude of Melchisedec ] i.e. After an order distinct and differen...
Hebrews 7:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And it is yet far more evident That both the priesthood and the law are changed, because the priest now raised up is not only of another tribe, and of a quite different order, but is made a pries...
Hebrews 7:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

"For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him: to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all: first bei...
Hebrews 7:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Melchisedec and Christ Compared. A. D. 62. 11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical...
Hebrews 7:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; And it is yet far more evident: the change and abolition of the Levitical priesthood, and law, that the perfecting of Christ might succeed, is not only clearly represented to the understan...
Hebrews 7:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES Hebrews 7:11 .—Here begins the argument of the next nine verses. Perfection. —A difficult word; the full meaning of everything that could be required of a human pri...
Hebrews 7:15 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Hebrews 7:1-17 Melchisedec a Type. I. What is meant by King? what by Priest? what is the idea of Kingship and of Priesthood? (1) The idea of Kingship was to some extent announced in the creation...
Hebrews 7:15 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Hebrews 7:15-18 . And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the po...
Hebrews 7:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 7:1 . This Melchizedec, to whose illustrious history he now returns, from Hebrews 5:11 , was first by name or title king of righteousness, and afterwards king of Salem, that is, king of...
Hebrews 7:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

Our Lord sprang out of Juda A new priesthood 1. Jesus sprang from the royal tribe of Judah, not from the sacerdotal tribe of Levi. The apostle intentionally uses a term that glances at Zechar...
Hebrews 7:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THE PRIEST AFTER THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK . The exposition of Christ's heavenly priesthood is now at length taken up and carried out. It extends to Hebrews 10:19 , form...
Hebrews 7:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The imperfection of the Levitical priesthood and of the Mosaic system:
Hebrews 7:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Hebrews 7:11 ; Hebrews 7:17-21 ; Hebrews 7:3 ; Psalms 110:4
Hebrews 7:15 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Our Great High Priest Hebrews 7:1-28 and Hebrews 8:1-13 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Christ was God's Priest after the order of Melchisedec. "The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a Priest...
Hebrews 7:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

And it is still far more evident, that — Both the priesthood and the law are changed, because the priest now raised up is not only of another tribe, but of a quite different order.

Hebrews 7:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Hebrews 7:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Hebrews 7:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 7:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Hebrews 7:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 7:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Hebrews 7:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 7:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 7:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 7:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Hebrews 7:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Hebrews 7:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Hebrews 7:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 7:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Hebrews 7:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Hebrews 7:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Hebrews 7:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 7:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 7:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Hebrews 7:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 7:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Hebrews 7:15 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Hebrews 7:15 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Hebrews 7:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 7:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

Hebrews 7:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Hebrews 7:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Hebrews 7:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Hebrews 7:15 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Hebrews 7:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes