Hebrews 7:8

7:8 and in one case tithes are received by mortal men, while in the other by him who is affirmed to be alive.

Hebrews 7:17

7:17 For here is the testimony about him: ¹  “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” ² 

Hebrews 10:15

10:15 And the Holy Spirit also witnesses to us, for after saying, ³ 

Hebrews 11:39

11:39 And these all were commended ⁴  for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised. ⁵ 

¹ tn Grk “for he/it is witnessed that.”

² sn A quotation from Ps 110:4 (see Heb 5:6 and 6:20).

¹ tn Grk “after having said,” emphasizing the present impact of this utterance.

¹ sn The expression these all were commended forms an inclusio with Heb 11:2: The chapter begins and ends with references to commendation for faith.

² tn Grk “the promise,” referring to the thing God promised, not to the pledge itself.