Apologetics Bible

Hebrews 7:1

Greek

Οὗτος γὰρ ὁ Μελχισέδεκ, βασιλεὺς Σαλήμ, ἱερεὺς τοῦ θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου, ⸀ὁ συναντήσας Ἀβραὰμ ὑποστρέφοντι ἀπὸ τῆς κοπῆς τῶν βασιλέων καὶ εὐλογήσας αὐτόν,

Oytos gar o Melchisedek, basileys Salem, iereys toy theoy toy ypsistoy, o synantesas Abraam ypostrephonti apo tes kopes ton basileon kai eylogesas ayton,

KJV: For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;

AKJV: For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;

ASV: For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

YLT: For this Melchisedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who did meet Abraham turning back from the smiting of the kings, and did bless him,

Exposition: Hebrews 7:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:2

Greek

ᾧ καὶ δεκάτην ἀπὸ πάντων ἐμέρισεν Ἀβραάμ, πρῶτον μὲν ἑρμηνευόμενος βασιλεὺς δικαιοσύνης ἔπειτα δὲ καὶ βασιλεὺς Σαλήμ, ὅ ἐστιν βασιλεὺς εἰρήνης,

o kai dekaten apo panton emerisen Abraam, proton men ermeneyomenos basileys dikaiosynes epeita de kai basileys Salem, o estin basileys eirenes,

KJV: To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

AKJV: To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

ASV: to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

YLT: to whom also a tenth of all did Abraham divide, (first, indeed, being interpreted, `King of righteousness,' and then also, King of Salem, which is, King of Peace,)

Exposition: Hebrews 7:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:3

Greek

ἀπάτωρ, ἀμήτωρ, ἀγενεαλόγητος, μήτε ἀρχὴν ἡμερῶν μήτε ζωῆς τέλος ἔχων, ἀφωμοιωμένος δὲ τῷ υἱῷ τοῦ θεοῦ, μένει ἱερεὺς εἰς τὸ διηνεκές.

apator, ametor, agenealogetos, mete archen emeron mete zoes telos echon, aphomoiomenos de to yio toy theoy, menei iereys eis to dienekes.

KJV: Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.

AKJV: Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like to the Son of God; stays a priest continually.

ASV: without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like unto the Son of God), abideth a priest continually.

YLT: without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, and being made like to the Son of God, doth remain a priest continually.

Exposition: Hebrews 7:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:4

Greek

Θεωρεῖτε δὲ πηλίκος οὗτος ⸀ᾧ δεκάτην Ἀβραὰμ ἔδωκεν ἐκ τῶν ἀκροθινίων ὁ πατριάρχης.

Theoreite de pelikos oytos o dekaten Abraam edoken ek ton akrothinion o patriarches.

KJV: Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.

AKJV: Now consider how great this man was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.

ASV: Now consider how great this man was, unto whom Abraham, the patriarch, gave a tenth out of the chief spoils.

YLT: And see how great this one is , to whom also a tenth Abraham the patriarch did give out of the best of the spoils,

Exposition: Hebrews 7:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:5

Greek

καὶ οἱ μὲν ἐκ τῶν υἱῶν Λευὶ τὴν ἱερατείαν λαμβάνοντες ἐντολὴν ἔχουσιν ἀποδεκατοῦν τὸν λαὸν κατὰ τὸν νόμον, τοῦτʼ ἔστιν τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς αὐτῶν, καίπερ ἐξεληλυθότας ἐκ τῆς ὀσφύος Ἀβραάμ·

kai oi men ek ton yion Leyi ten ierateian lambanontes entolen echoysin apodekatoyn ton laon kata ton nomon, toyt estin toys adelphoys ayton, kaiper exelelythotas ek tes osphyos Abraam·

KJV: And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:

AKJV: And truly they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brothers, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:

ASV: And they indeed of the sons of Levi that receive the priest’s office have commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though these have come out of the loins of Abraham:

YLT: and those, indeed, out of the sons of Levi receiving the priesthood, a command have to take tithes from the people according to the law, that is, their brethren, even though they came forth out of the loins of Abraham;

Exposition: Hebrews 7:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loi...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:6

Greek

ὁ δὲ μὴ γενεαλογούμενος ἐξ αὐτῶν δεδεκάτωκεν ⸀Ἀβραάμ, καὶ τὸν ἔχοντα τὰς ἐπαγγελίας εὐλόγηκεν.

o de me genealogoymenos ex ayton dedekatoken Abraam, kai ton echonta tas epaggelias eylogeken.

KJV: But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.

AKJV: But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.

ASV: but he whose genealogy is not counted from them hath taken tithes of Abraham, and hath blessed him that hath the promises.

YLT: and he who was not reckoned by genealogy of them, received tithes from Abraham, and him having the promises he hath blessed,

Exposition: Hebrews 7:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:7

Greek

χωρὶς δὲ πάσης ἀντιλογίας τὸ ἔλαττον ὑπὸ τοῦ κρείττονος εὐλογεῖται.

choris de pases antilogias to elatton ypo toy kreittonos eylogeitai.

KJV: And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.

AKJV: And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.

ASV: But without any dispute the less is blessed of the better.

YLT: and apart from all controversy, the less by the better is blessed--

Exposition: Hebrews 7:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:8

Greek

καὶ ὧδε μὲν δεκάτας ἀποθνῄσκοντες ἄνθρωποι λαμβάνουσιν, ἐκεῖ δὲ μαρτυρούμενος ὅτι ζῇ.

kai ode men dekatas apothneskontes anthropoi lambanoysin, ekei de martyroymenos oti ze.

KJV: And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

AKJV: And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives.

ASV: And here men that die receive tithes; but there one, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

YLT: and here, indeed, men who die do receive tithes, and there he , who is testified to that he was living,

Exposition: Hebrews 7:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:9

Greek

καὶ ὡς ἔπος εἰπεῖν, διʼ Ἀβραὰμ καὶ Λευὶ ὁ δεκάτας λαμβάνων δεδεκάτωται,

kai os epos eipein, di Abraam kai Leyi o dekatas lambanon dedekatotai,

KJV: And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.

AKJV: And as I may so say, Levi also, who receives tithes, paid tithes in Abraham.

ASV: And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes;

YLT: and so to speak, through Abraham even Levi who is receiving tithes, hath paid tithes,

Exposition: Hebrews 7:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:10

Greek

ἔτι γὰρ ἐν τῇ ὀσφύϊ τοῦ πατρὸς ἦν ὅτε συνήντησεν αὐτῷ ⸀Μελχισέδεκ.

eti gar en te osphyi toy patros en ote synentesen ayto Melchisedek.

KJV: For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.

AKJV: For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.

ASV: for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.

YLT: for he was yet in the loins of the father when Melchisedek met him.

Exposition: Hebrews 7:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:11

Greek

Εἰ μὲν οὖν τελείωσις διὰ τῆς Λευιτικῆς ἱερωσύνης ἦν, ὁ λαὸς γὰρ ἐπʼ ⸀αὐτῆς ⸀νενομοθέτηται, τίς ἔτι χρεία κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισέδεκ ἕτερον ἀνίστασθαι ἱερέα καὶ οὐ κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Ἀαρὼν λέγεσθαι;

Ei men oyn teleiosis dia tes Leyitikes ierosynes en, o laos gar ep aytes nenomothetetai, tis eti chreia kata ten taxin Melchisedek eteron anistasthai ierea kai oy kata ten taxin Aaron legesthai;

KJV: If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

AKJV: If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

ASV: Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it hath the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be reckoned after the order of Aaron?

YLT: If indeed, then, perfection were through the Levitical priesthood--for the people under it had received law--what further need, according to the order of Melchisedek, for another priest to arise, and not to be called according to the order of Aaron?

Exposition: Hebrews 7:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:12

Greek

μετατιθεμένης γὰρ τῆς ἱερωσύνης ἐξ ἀνάγκης καὶ νόμου μετάθεσις γίνεται.

metatithemenes gar tes ierosynes ex anagkes kai nomoy metathesis ginetai.

KJV: For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

AKJV: For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

ASV: For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

YLT: for the priesthood being changed, of necessity also, of the law a change doth come,

Exposition: Hebrews 7:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:13

Greek

ἐφʼ ὃν γὰρ λέγεται ταῦτα φυλῆς ἑτέρας μετέσχηκεν, ἀφʼ ἧς οὐδεὶς προσέσχηκεν τῷ θυσιαστηρίῳ·

eph on gar legetai tayta phyles eteras metescheken, aph es oydeis prosescheken to thysiasterio·

KJV: For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.

AKJV: For he of whom these things are spoken pertains to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.

ASV: For he of whom these things are said belongeth to another tribe, from which no man hath given attendance at the altar.

YLT: for he of whom these things are said in another tribe hath had part, of whom no one gave attendance at the altar,

Exposition: Hebrews 7:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:14

Greek

πρόδηλον γὰρ ὅτι ἐξ Ἰούδα ἀνατέταλκεν ὁ κύριος ἡμῶν, εἰς ἣν φυλὴν ⸂περὶ ἱερέων οὐδὲν⸃ Μωϋσῆς ἐλάλησεν.

prodelon gar oti ex Ioyda anatetalken o kyrios emon, eis en phylen peri iereon oyden Moyses elalesen.

KJV: For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

AKJV: For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

ASV: For it is evident that our Lord hath sprung out of Judah; as to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priests.

YLT: for it is evident that out of Judah hath arisen our Lord, in regard to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

Exposition: Hebrews 7:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:15

Greek

Καὶ περισσότερον ἔτι κατάδηλόν ἐστιν, εἰ κατὰ τὴν ὁμοιότητα Μελχισέδεκ ἀνίσταται ἱερεὺς ἕτερος,

Kai perissoteron eti katadelon estin, ei kata ten omoioteta Melchisedek anistatai iereys eteros,

KJV: And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,

AKJV: And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there rises another priest,

ASV: And what we say is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there ariseth another priest,

YLT: And it is yet more abundantly most evident, if according to the similitude of Melchisedek there doth arise another priest,

Exposition: Hebrews 7:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:16

Greek

ὃς οὐ κατὰ νόμον ἐντολῆς ⸀σαρκίνης γέγονεν ἀλλὰ κατὰ δύναμιν ζωῆς ἀκαταλύτου,

os oy kata nomon entoles sarkines gegonen alla kata dynamin zoes akatalytoy,

KJV: Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.

AKJV: Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.

ASV: who hath been made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life:

YLT: who came not according to the law of a fleshly command, but according to the power of an endless life,

Exposition: Hebrews 7:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:17

Greek

⸀μαρτυρεῖται γὰρ ὅτι Σὺ ἱερεὺς εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισέδεκ.

martyreitai gar oti Sy iereys eis ton aiona kata ten taxin Melchisedek.

KJV: For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

AKJV: For he testifies, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

ASV: for it is witnessed of him, Thou art a priest for ever

YLT: for He doth testify--`Thou art a priest--to the age, according to the order of Melchisedek;'

Exposition: Hebrews 7:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:18

Greek

ἀθέτησις μὲν γὰρ γίνεται προαγούσης ἐντολῆς διὰ τὸ αὐτῆς ἀσθενὲς καὶ ἀνωφελές,

athetesis men gar ginetai proagoyses entoles dia to aytes asthenes kai anopheles,

KJV: For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

AKJV: For there is truly a cancellation of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

ASV: For there is a disannulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness

YLT: for a disannulling indeed doth come of the command going before because of its weakness, and unprofitableness,

Exposition: Hebrews 7:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:19

Greek

οὐδὲν γὰρ ἐτελείωσεν ὁ νόμος, ἐπεισαγωγὴ δὲ κρείττονος ἐλπίδος, διʼ ἧς ἐγγίζομεν τῷ θεῷ.

oyden gar eteleiosen o nomos, epeisagoge de kreittonos elpidos, di es eggizomen to theo.

KJV: For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

AKJV: For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw near to God.

ASV: (for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in thereupon of a better hope, through which we draw nigh unto God.

YLT: (for nothing did the law perfect) and the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw nigh to God.

Exposition: Hebrews 7:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:20

Greek

Καὶ καθʼ ὅσον οὐ χωρὶς ὁρκωμοσίας (οἱ μὲν γὰρ χωρὶς ὁρκωμοσίας εἰσὶν ἱερεῖς γεγονότες,

Kai kath oson oy choris orkomosias (oi men gar choris orkomosias eisin iereis gegonotes,

KJV: And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:

AKJV: And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:

ASV: And inasmuch as it is not without the taking of an oath

YLT: And inasmuch as it is not apart from oath, (for those indeed apart from oath are become priests,

Exposition: Hebrews 7:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:21

Greek

ὁ δὲ μετὰ ὁρκωμοσίας διὰ τοῦ λέγοντος πρὸς αὐτόν· Ὤμοσεν κύριος, καὶ οὐ μεταμεληθήσεται, Σὺ ἱερεὺς εἰς τὸν ⸀αἰῶνα),

o de meta orkomosias dia toy legontos pros ayton· Omosen kyrios, kai oy metamelethesetai, Sy iereys eis ton aiona),

KJV: (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)

AKJV: (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said to him, The Lord swore and will not repent, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)

ASV: (for they indeed have been made priests without an oath; but he with an oath by him that saith of him, The Lord sware and will not repent himself,

YLT: and he with an oath through Him who is saying unto him, `The Lord sware, and will not repent, Thou art a priest--to the age, according to the order of Melchisedek;')

Exposition: Hebrews 7:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:22

Greek

κατὰ ⸀τοσοῦτο ⸀κρείττονος διαθήκης γέγονεν ἔγγυος Ἰησοῦς.

kata tosoyto kreittonos diathekes gegonen eggyos Iesoys.

KJV: By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

AKJV: By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

ASV: by so much also hath Jesus become the surety of a better covenant.

YLT: by so much of a better covenant hath Jesus become surety,

Exposition: Hebrews 7:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:23

Greek

Καὶ οἱ μὲν πλείονές εἰσιν γεγονότες ἱερεῖς διὰ τὸ θανάτῳ κωλύεσθαι παραμένειν·

Kai oi men pleiones eisin gegonotes iereis dia to thanato kolyesthai paramenein·

KJV: And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

AKJV: And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

ASV: And they indeed have been made priests many in number, because that by death they are hindered from continuing:

YLT: and those indeed are many who have become priests, because by death they are hindered from remaining;

Exposition: Hebrews 7:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:24

Greek

ὁ δὲ διὰ τὸ μένειν αὐτὸν εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα ἀπαράβατον ἔχει τὴν ἱερωσύνην·

o de dia to menein ayton eis ton aiona aparabaton echei ten ierosynen·

KJV: But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

AKJV: But this man, because he continues ever, has an unchangeable priesthood.

ASV: but he, because he abideth for ever, hath his priesthood unchangeable.

YLT: and he, because of his remaining--to the age, hath the priesthood not transient,

Exposition: Hebrews 7:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:25

Greek

ὅθεν καὶ σῴζειν εἰς τὸ παντελὲς δύναται τοὺς προσερχομένους διʼ αὐτοῦ τῷ θεῷ, πάντοτε ζῶν εἰς τὸ ἐντυγχάνειν ὑπὲρ αὐτῶν.

othen kai sozein eis to panteles dynatai toys proserchomenoys di aytoy to theo, pantote zon eis to entygchanein yper ayton.

KJV: Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

AKJV: Why he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come to God by him, seeing he ever lives to make intercession for them.

ASV: Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost them that draw near unto God through him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

YLT: whence also he is able to save to the very end, those coming through him unto God--ever living to make intercession for them.

Exposition: Hebrews 7:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:26

Greek

Τοιοῦτος γὰρ ἡμῖν ⸀καὶ ἔπρεπεν ἀρχιερεύς, ὅσιος, ἄκακος, ἀμίαντος, κεχωρισμένος ἀπὸ τῶν ἁμαρτωλῶν, καὶ ὑψηλότερος τῶν οὐρανῶν γενόμενος·

Toioytos gar emin kai eprepen archiereys, osios, akakos, amiantos, kechorismenos apo ton amartolon, kai ypseloteros ton oyranon genomenos·

KJV: For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

AKJV: For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

ASV: For such a high priest became us, holy, guileless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

YLT: For such a chief priest did become us--kind, harmless, undefiled, separate from the sinners, and become higher than the heavens,

Exposition: Hebrews 7:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:27

Greek

ὃς οὐκ ἔχει καθʼ ἡμέραν ἀνάγκην, ὥσπερ οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς, πρότερον ὑπὲρ τῶν ἰδίων ἁμαρτιῶν θυσίας ἀναφέρειν, ἔπειτα τῶν τοῦ λαοῦ (τοῦτο γὰρ ἐποίησεν ἐφάπαξ ἑαυτὸν ἀνενέγκας)·

os oyk echei kath emeran anagken, osper oi archiereis, proteron yper ton idion amartion thysias anapherein, epeita ton toy laoy (toyto gar epoiesen ephapax eayton anenegkas)·

KJV: Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

AKJV: Who needs not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

ASV: who needeth not daily, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people: for this he did once for all, when he offered up himself.

YLT: who hath no necessity daily, as the chief priests, first for his own sins to offer up sacrifice, then for those of the people; for this he did once, having offered up himself;

Exposition: Hebrews 7:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 7:28

Greek

ὁ νόμος γὰρ ἀνθρώπους καθίστησιν ἀρχιερεῖς ἔχοντας ἀσθένειαν, ὁ λόγος δὲ τῆς ὁρκωμοσίας τῆς μετὰ τὸν νόμον υἱόν, εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα τετελειωμένον.

o nomos gar anthropoys kathistesin archiereis echontas astheneian, o logos de tes orkomosias tes meta ton nomon yion, eis ton aiona teteleiomenon.

KJV: For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.

AKJV: For the law makes men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, makes the Son, who is consecrated for ever more.

ASV: For the law appointeth men high priests, having infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was after the law, appointeth a Son, perfected for evermore.

YLT: for the law doth appoint men chief priests, having infirmity, but the word of the oath that is after the law appointeth the Son--to the age having been perfected.

Exposition: Hebrews 7:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.