Hebrews 7:17

17 For he testifieth: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

Hebrews 7:17 Meaning and Commentary

Hebrews 7:17

For he testifieth
That is, either David, the penman of the psalm, or rather the Holy Ghost, the enditer of it, or God in the Scripture, in ( Psalms 110:4 ) of this form of citing Scripture, (See Gill on Hebrews 2:6).

thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec;
see ( Hebrews 5:6 Hebrews 5:10 ) ( 6:20 ) .

Hebrews 7:17 In-Context

15 And it is yet far more evident: if according to the similitude of Melchisedech there ariseth another priest,

16 Who is made, not according to the law of a law of a carnal commandment, but according to the power of an indissoluble life.

17 For he testifieth: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

18 There is indeed a setting aside of the former commandment, because of the weakness and unprofitableness thereof:

19 For the law brought nothing to perfection: but a bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh to God.