Hebrews 7:20

20 And inasmuch as it was not without an oath that He was made priest

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 an annulling of the former commandment because of the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

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

20 And inasmuch as it was not without an oath that He was made priest

21 (for those priests were made without an oath, but He with an oath by Him who said unto Him: "The Lord swore and will not repent, `Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.'"),

22 by so much more was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.