Hebrews 7:16 asv — who hath been made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life:

American Standard Version

"who hath been made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life: "

— Hebrews 7:16, American Standard Version

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Hebrews 7 — Context

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For he of whom these things are said belongeth to another tribe, from which no man hath given attendance at the altar.

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For it is evident that our Lord hath sprung out of Judah; as to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priests.

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And what we say is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there ariseth another priest,

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who hath been made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life:

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for it is witnessed of him, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.

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For there is a disannulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness

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(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in thereupon of a better hope, through which we draw nigh unto God.

Hebrews 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 7:16 say?
Hebrews 7:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “who hath been made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life: ”
Where is Hebrews 7:16 in the Bible?
Hebrews 7:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 7, verse 16.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 7:16.
What translation should I read Hebrews 7:16 in?
Hebrews 7:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 7:16?
Hebrews 7:16 reads (ASV): “who hath been made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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