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Hebrews 7:21-23
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Hebrews 7:21-23
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21 but Jesus[a] did so[b] with a sworn affirmation by the one who said to him, “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever’”[c]— 22 accordingly Jesus has become the guarantee[d] of a better covenant. 23 And the others[e] who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them[f] from continuing in office,[g]
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- Hebrews 7:21 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Hebrews 7:21 tn The words “did so” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.
- Hebrews 7:21 sn A quotation from Ps 110:4 (see Heb 5:6; 6:20, and 7:17).
- Hebrews 7:22 tn Or “surety.”
- Hebrews 7:23 tn Grk “they on the one hand” in contrast with “he on the other hand” in v. 24.
- Hebrews 7:23 tn Grk “they were prevented by death.”
- Hebrews 7:23 tn Grk “from continuing” (the words “in office” are supplied for clarity).
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