Hebrews 7:16
“Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For he testifieth,.... That is, either David, the penman of the psalm, or rather the Holy Ghost, the enditer of it, or…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Who is made - That is, the other priest is made, to wit, the Messiah. He was made a priest by a special law. Not after…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Who is made - Appointed to this high office by God himself, not succeeding one that was disabled or dead, according to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Hebrews 7:11-28
Observe the necessity there was of raising up another priest, after the order of Melchisedec and not after the order of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
is made Lit., "is become."
after the law of a carnal commandment Rather, "in accordance with the law of a fleshen(i.e.…
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