Hebrews 7:11-12 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 7:11-14

A Divine priesthood. I. THE DIVINE WISDOM JUSTIFIED BY THE APPOINTMENT OF A PRIEST AFTER THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK , The argument is, that if perfection had been realized by the Law of Moses there would have been no change in the methods of worship and the order of the ministry. It is not consistent with the wisdom of God to do and undo, and to repair imperfections and supply deficiencies by after-thoughts and supplementary arrangements. The true and Divine... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 7:11-25

Further proofs of the superiority of Christ's priesthood involved in the symbol of Melchizedek. Note: The word "Law" in Hebrews 7:11 , Hebrews 7:12 , Hebrews 7:19 must not be understood to refer to the Jewish system, but simply to the code of regulations by which the priesthood was appointed. The apostle is thinking throughout the chapter, not of the Jewish dispensation, but of the priesthood. The expression, "weak and unprofitable," does not imply that there was failure in God's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 7:11-28

Christ greater than Aaron. This passage is really just a commentary on the Old Testament oracle contained in Psalms 110:4 . There might appropriately be prefixed to it as a motto the words, "Behold, a greater than Aaron is here." I. THE IMPERFECTION OF THE LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD . (Verses 11-19) Aaron's mediation could not satisfy justice, or pacify conscience, or sanctify the heart. All that it could do was to exhibit a faint adumbration of the ideal priesthood. The words... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 7:11

If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood - As the Jews supposed. They were accustomed to regard the system as perfect. It was an appointment of God, and they were tenacious of the opinion that it was to be permanent, and that it needed no change. But Paul says that this could not be. Even from their own Scriptures it was apparent that a priest was to arise of another order, and of a more permanent character, and this he says was full proof: that there was defect of some kind in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 7:12

For the priesthood being changed - According to the prediction in Ps. cx., that it would be. When that occurs, the consequence specified will also follow.There is made of necessity a change also of the law - The Law so far as it grew out of that, or was dependent on it. The connection requires us to understand it only of the Law “so far as it was connected with the Levitical priesthood.” This could not apply to the ten commandments - for they were given before the institution of the priesthood;... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 7:11

Hebrews 7:11 . The apostle, having cleared his way from objections, now enters on his principal argument concerning the priesthood of Christ, and all the consequences of it with respect to righteousness, salvation, and the worship of God which depend thereon. If, therefore, or, now if perfection were by the Levitical priesthood If it perfectly answered all God’s designs and man’s wants; what further need was there that another priest A priest of a new order; should rise Or be set up; ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 7:12-14

Hebrews 7:12-14. For, or, wherefore, the priesthood On account of which the law was given; being changed, of necessity there must be a change also of the law As if he had said, Since there is such a near relation between the priesthood and the law, and since the whole administration of the law, as the rule of worship, depended absolutely on the Aaronical priesthood, therefore the one being changed, the other must be changed also. “Under the law the offices of the priesthood consisted... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 7:11-28

Christ, a priest like Melchizedek (7:11-28)The necessity for a new priesthood under Christ shows that the Levitical priesthood (and with it the law of Moses) failed to bring perfection. Therefore, the new priest belongs not to Aaron’s order but to Melchizedek’s (11-12). Christ could not be a priest in the Levitical order, because he was not from the tribe of Levi. He was from Judah, a tribe that had no part in priestly affairs (13-14).Laws concerning physical birth and age determined who could... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 7:11

If . App-118 . perfection Greek. teleiosis. Only here and Luke 1:45 (performance). Compare App-125 . Levitical . Only here. priesthood . Greek. hierosune. Only here and Hebrews 7:12 , Hebrews 7:14 , Hebrews 7:24 . under = upon (as a basis). Greek. epi App-104 ., but the texts read ix. 1. received the law = were furnished with law. Greek. nomotheteo. Only here and Hebrews 8:6 (established) another . Greek. heteros. App-124 . rise . Greek. anistemi. App-178 . after . Greek. kata.... read more