Hebrews 7:3,15,17,21
Hebrews 7:3 King James Version (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.
Hebrews 7:15 King James Version (KJV)
And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest
Hebrews 7:17 King James Version (KJV)
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchisedec.
Hebrews 7:21 King James Version (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:)
Hebrews 7:3 New International Version (NIV)
Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever.
Hebrews 7:15 New International Version (NIV)
And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears
Hebrews 7:17 New International Version (NIV)
For it is declared: “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.”
Hebrews 7:21 New International Version (NIV)
but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’ ”
Hebrews 7:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
There is no record of his father or mother or any of his ancestors—no beginning or end to his life. He remains a priest forever, resembling the Son of God.
Hebrews 7:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
This change has been made very clear since a different priest, who is like Melchizedek, has appeared.
Hebrews 7:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
And the psalmist pointed this out when he prophesied, “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
Hebrews 7:21 New Living Translation (NLT)
but there was an oath regarding Jesus. For God said to him, “The LORD has taken an oath and will not break his vow: ‘You are a priest forever.’”
Hebrews 7:1-3 The Message (MSG)
Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. He met Abraham, who was returning from “the royal massacre,” and gave him his blessing. Abraham in turn gave him a tenth of the spoils. “Melchizedek” means “King of Righteousness.” “Salem” means “Peace.” So, he is also “King of Peace.” Melchizedek towers out of the past—without record of family ties, no account of beginning or end. In this way he is like the Son of God, one huge priestly presence dominating the landscape always.
Hebrews 7:15-19 The Message (MSG)
But the Melchizedek story provides a perfect analogy: Jesus, a priest like Melchizedek, not by genealogical descent but by the sheer force of resurrection life—he lives!—“priest forever in the royal order of Melchizedek.” The former way of doing things, a system of commandments that never worked out the way it was supposed to, was set aside; the law brought nothing to maturity. Another way—Jesus!—a way that does work, that brings us right into the presence of God, is put in its place.
Hebrews 7:15-19 The Message (MSG)
But the Melchizedek story provides a perfect analogy: Jesus, a priest like Melchizedek, not by genealogical descent but by the sheer force of resurrection life—he lives!—“priest forever in the royal order of Melchizedek.” The former way of doing things, a system of commandments that never worked out the way it was supposed to, was set aside; the law brought nothing to maturity. Another way—Jesus!—a way that does work, that brings us right into the presence of God, is put in its place.
Hebrews 7:20-22 The Message (MSG)
The old priesthood of Aaron perpetuated itself automatically, father to son, without explicit confirmation by God. But then God intervened and called this new, permanent priesthood into being with an added promise: God gave his word; he won’t take it back: “You’re the permanent priest.” This makes Jesus the guarantee of a far better way between us and God—one that really works! A new covenant.
Hebrews 7:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, he remains a priest perpetually.
Hebrews 7:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek
Hebrews 7:17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For it is attested of Him, “YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.”
Hebrews 7:21 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
(for they indeed became priests without an oath, but He with an oath through the One who said to Him, “THE LORD HAS SWORN AND WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MIND, ‘YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER’ ”)
Hebrews 7:3 New Century Version (NCV)
No one knows who Melchizedek’s father or mother was, where he came from, when he was born, or when he died. Melchizedek is like the Son of God; he continues being a priest forever.
Hebrews 7:15 New Century Version (NCV)
And this becomes even more clear when we see that another priest comes who is like Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:17 New Century Version (NCV)
It is said about him, “You are a priest forever, a priest like Melchizedek.”
Hebrews 7:21 New Century Version (NCV)
but Christ became a priest with God’s oath. God said: “The Lord has made a promise and will not change his mind. ‘You are a priest forever.’ ”
Hebrews 7:3 American Standard Version (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.
Hebrews 7:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
And what we say is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there ariseth another priest
Hebrews 7:17 American Standard Version (ASV)
for it is witnessed of him, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:21 American Standard Version (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, Thou art a priest for ever)
Hebrews 7:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, remains a priest continually.
Hebrews 7:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
And it is yet far more evident if, in the likeness of Melchizedek, there arises another priest
Hebrews 7:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
For He testifies: “You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek.”
Hebrews 7:21 New King James Version (NKJV)
(for they have become priests without an oath, but He with an oath by Him who said to Him: “The LORD has sworn And will not relent, ‘You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek’ ”)
Hebrews 7:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Without [any record of] father or mother, nor ancestral line, without [any record of] beginning of days (birth) nor ending of life (death), but having been made like the Son of God, he remains a priest without interruption and without successor.
Hebrews 7:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
And this becomes even more evident if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, [Ps 110:4]
Hebrews 7:17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For it is attested [by God] of Him, “YOU (Christ) ARE A PRIEST FOREVER ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK.” [Ps 110:4]
Hebrews 7:21 Amplified Bible (AMP)
(for those Levites who formerly became priests [received their office] without [its being confirmed by the taking of] an oath, but this One [was designated] with an oath through the One who said to Him, “THE LORD HAS SWORN AND WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MIND or REGRET IT, ‘YOU (Christ) ARE A PRIEST FOREVER’ ”). [Ps 110:4]
Hebrews 7:3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
This Melchizedek has no father or mother, and no record of any of his ancestors. He was never born and he never died, but his life is like a picture of the Son of God, a King-Priest forever!
Hebrews 7:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)
And all this is made even clearer if there was another King-Priest raised up with the rank of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:17 The Passion Translation (TPT)
For it says in the Psalms, You are like Melchizedek, a King-Priest forever!
Hebrews 7:21 The Passion Translation (TPT)
but with Jesus, God affirmed his royal-priesthood with his promise, saying, The Lord has made a solemn oath and will never change his mind, “You are a King-Priest forever!”
Hebrews 7:3 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
He is without father or mother or genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God he continues a priest forever.
Hebrews 7:15 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
This becomes even more evident when another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek