Hebrews 7:20

20 And even more, inasmuch as it is not 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 For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness of it;

19 for the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did, by which we draw near unto God.

20 And even more, inasmuch as it is not without an oath

21 (for the others indeed without an oath were made priests, but this one with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord swore and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec);

22 by so much better testament is Jesus made surety.