Bible Strands
Hebrews 5:6
And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author quotes God addressing Jesus, placing the declaration immediately after the affirmation of His sonship in Hebrews 5:5 and immediately before the description of His earthly prayers in Hebrews 5:7.
The words — ἱερεὺς (hiereus) translates literally to "priest," and εἰς (eis) means "to" or "into," structuring the divine pronouncement as a permanent appointment rather than a temporary office.
The thread — The quotation originates in Psalm 110:4 and is repeated identically in Hebrews 7:17 and Hebrews 7:21 to establish a consistent scriptural foundation for Jesus' eternal priesthood.
Why it lands — The passage requires the reader to acknowledge that Jesus' priestly authority stems exclusively from God's sovereign word, demanding submission to His unchanging mediation without reliance on human lineage or temporary rituals.
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The Greek words
King James Version
As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Cross-references
- Psalms 110:4 The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
- Hebrews 7:17 For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
- Hebrews 7:21 but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’”
- Hebrews 7:3 Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time.
- Genesis 14:18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High—
- Hebrews 5:10 and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.
- Hebrews 6:20 where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
- Hebrews 7:15 And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,