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 

[7:20]  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.”

[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).