Hebrews 7:11

Jesus and the Priesthood of Melchizedek

7:11 So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood – for on that basis ¹  the people received the law – what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron’s order?

Hebrews 7:23-24

7:23 And the others ²  who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them ³  from continuing in office, ⁴  7:24 but he holds his priesthood permanently since he lives forever.

[7:11]  ¹ tn Grk “based on it.”

[7:23]  ² tn Grk “they on the one hand” in contrast with “he on the other hand” in v. 24.

[7:23]  ³ tn Grk “they were prevented by death.”

[7:23]  ⁴ tn Grk “from continuing” (the words “in office” are supplied for clarity).