Hebrews 7:20

20 None of this [happened] without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,

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 So the previous commandment is annulled because it was weak and unprofitable

19 (for the law perfected nothing), but a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

20 None of this [happened] without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,

21 but He with an oath made by the One who said to Him: The Lord has sworn, and He will not change His mind, You are a priest forever.

22 So Jesus has also become the guarantee of a better covenant.