Hebrews 7:20

20 And this was not done without a solemn pledge! The others have become priests without a solemn pledge,

Hebrews 7:20 Meaning and Commentary

Hebrews 7:20

And inasmuch as not without an oath
Our version supplies as follows,

he was made priest;
which well agrees with what is said in the next verse; the Syriac version renders it, "and which he confirmed to us by an oath"; that is, the better hope, Christ and his priesthood, said to be brought in, and by which men draw nigh to God; this is established by the oath of God himself referring to ( Psalms 110:4 ) afterwards cited in proof of it.

Hebrews 7:20 In-Context

18 On the one hand, an earlier command is set aside because it was weak and useless

19 (because the Law made nothing perfect). On the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

20 And this was not done without a solemn pledge! The others have become priests without a solemn pledge,

21 but this priest was affirmed with a solemn pledge by the one who said, The Lord has made a solemn pledge and will not change his mind: You are a priest forever.

22 As a result, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.