Hebrews
King James Version (KJV)
Hebrews 7:20
“And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:”
King James Version (KJV)
Hebrews 7:20 Context
17For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. 18For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. 19For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. 20And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest: 21(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) 22By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament. 23And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
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Other Translations
And in as much as not without an othe he was made Priest,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
And inasmuch as {it was} not without an oath
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And inasmuch as `it is' not without the taking of an oath
- American Standard Version (1901)
And as this is not without the taking of an oath
- Basic English Bible
And by how much [it was] not without the swearing of an oath;
- Darby Bible
And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
- Webster's Bible
And since it was not without an oath being taken--
- Weymouth Bible
Inasmuch as he was not made priest without the taking of an oath
- World English Bible
And hou greet it is, not with out sweryng; but the othere ben maad preestis with outen an ooth;
- Wycliffe Bible
And inasmuch as [it is] not apart from oath, (for those indeed apart from oath are become priests,
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
And inasmuch as {it was} not without an oath
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And inasmuch as `it is' not without the taking of an oath
- American Standard Version (1901)
And as this is not without the taking of an oath
- Basic English Bible
And by how much [it was] not without the swearing of an oath;
- Darby Bible
And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:
- Webster's Bible
And since it was not without an oath being taken--
- Weymouth Bible
Inasmuch as he was not made priest without the taking of an oath
- World English Bible
And hou greet it is, not with out sweryng; but the othere ben maad preestis with outen an ooth;
- Wycliffe Bible
And inasmuch as [it is] not apart from oath, (for those indeed apart from oath are become priests,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 7:20
7:20 And - The greater solemnity wherewith he was made priest, farther proves the superior excellency of his priesthood.
People's Bible Notes for Hebrews 7:20
Heb 7:20 And inasmuch as not without an oath [he was made priest]. God never interposed an oath except to show certainty and immutability. Thus he swore to Abraham (Ge 22:16-18); to the rebellious Israelites (De 1:34); to David, that his seed should endure forever (Ps 89:4). Since the same solemn assurance is given concerning the priesthood of Christ, the meaning is that it is immutable.