Hebrews 7:20

7:20 And since ¹  this was not done without a sworn affirmation – for the others have become priests without a sworn affirmation,

Hebrews 7:23

7:23 And the others ²  who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them ³  from continuing in office, ⁴ 

Hebrews 9:6

9:6 So with these things prepared like this, the priests enter continually into the outer tent ⁵  as they perform their duties.

¹ sn The Greek text contains an elaborate comparison between v. 20a and v. 22, with a parenthesis (vv. 20b-21) in between; the comparison is literally, “by as much as…by so much” or “to the degree that…to that same degree.”

² tn Grk “they on the one hand” in contrast with “he on the other hand” in v. 24.

³ tn Grk “they were prevented by death.”

⁴ tn Grk “from continuing” (the words “in office” are supplied for clarity).

³ tn Grk “the first tent.”