Hebrews 7:23
“And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost,.... Because he continues ever, and has an unchangeable…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And they truly - Under the Jewish dispensation. The object of this verse and the following is, to state one more reason…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And they truly were many priests - Under the Mosaic law it was necessary there should be a succession of priests,…
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
many priests Lit., "And they truly have been constituted priests many in number."
they were not suffered to continue by…