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"who has become a priest not by a legal regulation about physical descent but by the power of an indestructible life."
— Hebrews 7:16, NET Bible
“Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.”
“who hath been made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life: ”
“who has been made, not after the law of a fleshly commandment, but after the power of an endless life:”
“Who is made, not according to the law of a law of a carnal commandment, but according to the power of an indissoluble life.”
“That is to say, not made by a law based on the flesh, but by the power of a life without end:”
“Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.”
Yet the one these things are spoken about belongs to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever officiated at the altar.
For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, yet Moses said nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.
And this is even clearer if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek,
who has become a priest not by a legal regulation about physical descent but by the power of an indestructible life.
For here is the testimony about him:“You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
On the one hand a former command is set aside because it is weak and useless,
for the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.