Let’s read through the book of Hebrews one verse at a time in 2023. Every day explore a single verse and its cross references. AI-generated text draws the passages together. RSS feed.
And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath,
These cross references all point to the concept of priesthood being an eternal office. Numbers 18:7 and Psalm 110:4 both emphasize that the priesthood is a gift from God, and that it will never end. Hebrews 5:6 reinforces this idea by confirming that the priesthood is indeed an eternal office, after the order of Melchizedek. Therefore, Hebrews 7:20 is emphasizing the fact that the priesthood is an eternal office, and that it was not established without an oath.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Numbers 18:7: And you and your sons with you shall guard your priesthood for all that concerns the altar and that is within the veil; and you shall serve. I give your priesthood as a gift, and any outsider who comes near shall be put to death.” | Both passages discuss the priesthood. Hebrews 7:20 explains that the priesthood of Melchizedek was established with an oath, while Numbers 18:7 states that the priesthood was given as a gift and that any outsider who comes near must be put to death. Numbers 18:7 further explains that the priesthood is to be guarded and that it concerns the altar and what is within the veil. |
| Psalm 110:4: The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.” | Both passages refer to the priesthood of Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:20 explains that the priesthood of Melchizedek was established through an oath from God, as stated in Psalm 110:4. This oath was made to ensure that the priesthood of Melchizedek was eternal and would continue forever. |
| Hebrews 5:6: as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.” | Both passages refer to the priesthood of Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:20 explains that the priests of the Old Testament were not appointed through an oath, whereas Hebrews 5:6 states that Melchizedek was appointed as a priest forever through an oath. This emphasizes the superiority of Melchizedek's priesthood over the priests of the Old Testament. |
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your faithfulness and mercy. You have made a covenant with us that will never be broken. We are eternally grateful for the gift of Your priesthood and for the order of Melchizedek. Help us to faithfully serve You and to guard Your sacred altar. We pray for the strength and courage to be faithful to You and to be obedient to Your commands. In Jesus' name, Amen.
This reading plan reads through a single verse each day, six days a week, paired with the most-popular cross references for the verse. AI-generated (and human-reviewed) text provides an opening thought and concluding prayer along with an explanation for how each cross reference relates to the verse. In 2023, this reading plan works through Hebrews one verse at a time. Every seventh day is a catchup day. Want more info? Try this blog post.
Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com.