Hebrews 7:23
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And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Hebrews 7:23
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The {former} priests, on the one hand, existed in greater numbers because they were prevented by death from continuing,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And they indeed have been made priests many in number, because that by death they are hindered from continuing:
- American Standard Version (1901)
And it is true that there have been a great number of those priests, because death does not let them go on for ever;
- Basic English Bible
And they have been many priests, on account of being hindered from continuing by death;
- Darby Bible
And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
- Webster's Bible
And they have been appointed priests many in number, because death prevents their continuance in office:
- Weymouth Bible
Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death.
- World English Bible
And the othere weren maad manye preestis, `therfor for thei weren forbedun bi deth to dwelle stille;
- Wycliffe Bible
and those indeed are many who have become priests, because by death they are hindered from remaining;
- Youngs Literal Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 7:23
7:23 They were many priests - One after another.
View People's Bible Notes for Hebrews 7:23
Heb 7:23 They truly were many priests. Since they were removed by death, there were in succession many Aaronic high priests.
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