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 10:6

10:6 “Whole burnt offerings and sin-offerings you took no delight in.

Hebrews 10:17

10:17 then he says, ²  “Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no longer.” ³ 

Hebrews 11:18

11:18 God had told him, “Through Isaac descendants will carry on your name,” ⁴ 

Hebrews 12:12

12:12 Therefore, strengthen ⁵  your listless hands and your weak knees, ⁶ 

[7:11]  ¹ tn Grk “based on it.”

[10:17]  ² tn Grk “and.”

[10:17]  ³ sn A quotation from Jer 31:34.

[11:18]  ³ tn Grk “in Isaac seed will be named for you.”

[12:12]  ⁴ tn Or “straighten.”

[12:12]  ⁵ sn A quotation from Isa 35:3. Strengthen your listless hands and your weak knees refers to the readers’ need for renewed resolve and fresh strength in their struggles (cf. Heb 10:36-39; 12:1-3).