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16 one who became a cohen not by virtue of a rule in the Torah concerning physical descent, but by virtue of the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is stated,

“You are a cohen FOREVER,
to be compared with Malki-Tzedek.”[a]

18 Thus, on the one hand, the earlier rule is set aside because of its weakness and inefficacy

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  1. Hebrews 7:17 Psalm 110:4

16 one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is declared:

“You are a priest forever,
    in the order of Melchizedek.”[a](A)

18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless(B)

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  1. Hebrews 7:17 Psalm 110:4