15. Another proof that the law, or economy, is changed, namely, forasmuch as Christ is appointed Priest, "not according to the law of a carnal (that is, a mere outward ) commandment," but "according to the power of an indissoluble (so the Greek ) life." The hundred tenth Psalm appoints Him "for ever" ( :- ). The Levitical law required a definite carnal descent. In contrast stands "the power"; Christ's spiritual, inward, living power of overcoming death. Not agreeably to a statute is Christ appointed, but according to an inward living power. it —the change of the law or economy, the statement ( Hebrews 7:12 ; Hebrews 7:18 ). far more — Greek, "more abundantly." for that —"seeing that," literally, "if"; so Hebrews 7:18- : . after the similitude of Melchisedec —answering to "after the order of Melchisedec" ( Hebrews 5:10 ). The "order" cannot mean a series of priests, for Melchisedec neither received his priesthood from, nor transmitted it to, any other mere man; it must mean "answering to the office of Melchisedec." Christ's priesthood is similar to Melchisedec's in that it is "for ever" ( Hebrews 7:16 ; Hebrews 7:17 ). another —rather as Greek, "a different." return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-16" class="com-number"
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