1	This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
	× γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 Cross Reference (Genesis 14:17–24) BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × Οὗτος Houtos This Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ὁ ho - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Μελχισέδεκ Melchisedek Melchizedek Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3198 BSB/Thayers Melchizedek, king and priest of Salem. Of Hebrew origin; Melchisedek, a patriarch. × βασιλεὺς basileus [was] king Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 935 BSB/Thayers A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. × Σαλήμ Salēm of Salem Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4532 BSB/Thayers Salem, doubtless identical with Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Salem, a place in Palestine. × ἱερεὺς hiereus [and] priest Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2409 BSB/Thayers A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Θεοῦ Theou of God Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Ὑψίστου Hypsistou Most High . Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular - Superlative Strongs 5310 Footnote Genesis 14:18 BSB/Thayers Highest, most high, the heights. Superlative from the base of hupsos; highest, i.e. the Supreme, or the heavens. × ὁ ho - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × συναντήσας synantēsas He met Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4876 BSB/Thayers To meet, encounter, fall in with. From sun and a derivative of anti; to meet with; figuratively, to occur. × Ἀβραὰμ Abraam Abraham Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 11 BSB/Thayers Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. × ὑποστρέφοντι hypostrephonti returning Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 5290 BSB/Thayers To turn back, return. From hupo and strepho; to turn under, i.e. To return. × ἀπὸ apo from Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × τῆς tēs the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × κοπῆς kopēs slaughter Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2871 BSB/Thayers Slaughter, smiting in battle. From kopto; cutting, i.e. Carnage. × τῶν tōn of the Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × βασιλέων basileōn kings Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 935 BSB/Thayers A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × εὐλογήσας eulogēsas blessed Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2127 BSB/Thayers (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless. × αὐτόν auton him , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. γὰρ gar - Οὗτος Houtos This ὁ ho - Μελχισέδεκ Melchisedek Melchizedek βασιλεὺς basileus [was] king Σαλήμ Salēm of Salem ἱερεὺς hiereus [and] priest τοῦ tou - Θεοῦ Theou of God τοῦ tou - Ὑψίστου Hypsistou Most High . ὁ ho - συναντήσας synantēsas He met Ἀβραὰμ Abraam Abraham ὑποστρέφοντι hypostrephonti returning ἀπὸ apo from τῆς tēs the κοπῆς kopēs slaughter τῶν tōn of the βασιλέων basileōn kings καὶ kai and εὐλογήσας eulogēsas blessed αὐτόν auton him ,
2	and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”
	× καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × Ἀβραάμ Abraam Abraham Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 11 BSB/Thayers Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. × ἐμέρισεν emerisen apportioned Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3307 BSB/Thayers From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ. × ᾧ hō to [him] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × δεκάτην dekatēn a tenth Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1181 BSB/Thayers A tenth part, a tithe. Feminine of dekatos; a tenth, i.e. As a percentage or tithe. × ἀπὸ apo of Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × πάντων pantōn everything . Grammar Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × πρῶτον prōton First , Grammar Adverb - Superlative Strongs 4412 BSB/Thayers First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly. × μὲν men [his name] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3303 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. × ἑρμηνευόμενος hermēneuomenos means Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2059 BSB/Thayers (a) I translate, explain, (b) I interpret the meaning of. From a presumed derivative of Hermes; to translate. × Βασιλεὺς Basileus “ king Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 935 BSB/Thayers A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. × δικαιοσύνης dikaiosynēs of righteousness . ” Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1343 BSB/Thayers From dikaios; equity; specially justification. × δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἔπειτα epeita Then Grammar Adverb Strongs 1899 BSB/Thayers Then, thereafter, afterwards. From epi and eita; thereafter. × καὶ kai also , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × Βασιλεὺς Basileus “ king Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 935 BSB/Thayers A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. × Σαλήμ Salēm of Salem ” Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4532 BSB/Thayers Salem, doubtless identical with Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Salem, a place in Palestine. × ὅ ho - Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἐστιν estin means Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × Βασιλεὺς Basileus “ king Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 935 BSB/Thayers A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. × εἰρήνης eirēnēs of peace . ” Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1515 BSB/Thayers Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. καὶ kai and Ἀβραάμ Abraam Abraham ἐμέρισεν emerisen apportioned ᾧ hō to [him] δεκάτην dekatēn a tenth ἀπὸ apo of πάντων pantōn everything . πρῶτον prōton First , μὲν men [his name] ἑρμηνευόμενος hermēneuomenos means Βασιλεὺς Basileus “ king δικαιοσύνης dikaiosynēs of righteousness . ” δὲ de - ἔπειτα epeita Then καὶ kai also , Βασιλεὺς Basileus “ king Σαλήμ Salēm of Salem ” ὅ ho - ἐστιν estin means Βασιλεὺς Basileus “ king εἰρήνης eirēnēs of peace . ”
3	Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time.
	× ἀπάτωρ apatōr Without father Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 540 BSB/Thayers Without (recorded) father, of unknown father. Fatherless, i.e. Of unrecorded paternity. × ἀμήτωρ amētōr [or] mother Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 282 BSB/Thayers (lit: motherless), whose mother's name is not recorded (or known). Motherless, i.e. Of unknown maternity. × ἀγενεαλόγητος agenealogētos [or] genealogy , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 35 BSB/Thayers Of unrecorded genealogy, whose descent cannot be traced. Unregistered as to birth. × ἔχων echōn without Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × μήτε mēte . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3383 BSB/Thayers Nor, neither, not even, neither…nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. × ἀρχὴν archēn beginning Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 746 BSB/Thayers From archomai; a commencement, or chief. × ἡμερῶν hēmerōn of days Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 2250 BSB/Thayers A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. × μήτε mēte [or] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3383 BSB/Thayers Nor, neither, not even, neither…nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. × τέλος telos end Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5056 BSB/Thayers (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. × ζωῆς zōēs of life , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2222 BSB/Thayers Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. × δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἀφωμοιωμένος aphōmoiōmenos like Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 871 BSB/Thayers To assimilate, make like to. From apo and homoioo; to assimilate closely. × τῷ tō the Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Υἱῷ Huiō Son Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 5207 BSB/Thayers A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a |son|, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Θεοῦ Theou of God , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × μένει menei he remains Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3306 BSB/Thayers To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. × ἱερεὺς hiereus a priest Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2409 BSB/Thayers A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. × εἰς eis for Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × διηνεκές diēnekes all time . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 1336 BSB/Thayers Neuter of a compound of dia and a derivative of an alternate of phero; carried through, i.e. perpetually. ἀπάτωρ apatōr Without father ἀμήτωρ amētōr [or] mother ἀγενεαλόγητος agenealogētos [or] genealogy , ἔχων echōn without μήτε mēte . . . ἀρχὴν archēn beginning ἡμερῶν hēmerōn of days μήτε mēte [or] τέλος telos end ζωῆς zōēs of life , δὲ de - ἀφωμοιωμένος aphōmoiōmenos like τῷ tō the Υἱῷ Huiō Son τοῦ tou - Θεοῦ Theou of God , μένει menei he remains ἱερεὺς hiereus a priest εἰς eis for τὸ to - διηνεκές diēnekes all time .
4	Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder.
	× δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × Θεωρεῖτε Theōreite Consider Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 2334 BSB/Thayers From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge). × πηλίκος pēlikos how great Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4080 BSB/Thayers How large, how great. A quantitative form of the base of pou; how much, i.e. In size or dignity. × οὗτος houtos [Melchizedek was] : Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × [καὶ] kai Even Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὁ ho the Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × πατριάρχης patriarchēs patriarch Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3966 BSB/Thayers A patriarch, head or founder of a family. From patria and archo; a progenitor. × Ἀβραὰμ Abraam Abraham Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 11 BSB/Thayers Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. × ἔδωκεν edōken gave Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1325 BSB/Thayers To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. × ᾧ hō [him] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × δεκάτην dekatēn a tenth Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1181 BSB/Thayers A tenth part, a tithe. Feminine of dekatos; a tenth, i.e. As a percentage or tithe. × ἐκ ek of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × τῶν tōn the Grammar Article - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀκροθινίων akrothiniōn plunder . Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 205 BSB/Thayers From akron and this; properly the top of the heap, i.e. best of the booty. δὲ de - Θεωρεῖτε Theōreite Consider πηλίκος pēlikos how great οὗτος houtos [Melchizedek was] : [καὶ] kai Even ὁ ho the πατριάρχης patriarchēs patriarch Ἀβραὰμ Abraam Abraham ἔδωκεν edōken gave ᾧ hō [him] δεκάτην dekatēn a tenth ἐκ ek of τῶν tōn the ἀκροθινίων akrothiniōn plunder .
5	Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.
	× καὶ kai Now Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × μὲν men . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3303 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. × κατὰ kata - Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × τὸν ton the Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × νόμον nomon law Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3551 BSB/Thayers From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. × ἔχουσιν echousin vvv Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × ἐντολὴν entolēn commands Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1785 BSB/Thayers An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. × οἱ hoi the Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐκ ek vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × τῶν tōn vvv Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × υἱῶν huiōn sons Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 5207 BSB/Thayers A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a |son|, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. × Λευὶ Leui of Levi Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3017 BSB/Thayers Of Hebrew origin; Levi, the name of three Israelites. × λαμβάνοντες lambanontes who become Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × τὴν tēn - Grammar Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἱερατείαν hierateian priests Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2405 BSB/Thayers The duty (office) of a priest, priesthood. From hierateuo; priestliness, i.e. The sacerdotal function. × ἀποδεκατοῦν apodekatoun to collect a tenth Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 586 BSB/Thayers To take off (deduct) a tenth part (of my property) (and give it away), pay tithe. From apo and dekatoo; to tithe. × τὸν ton from the Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × λαὸν laon people — Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2992 BSB/Thayers Apparently a primary word; a people. × τοῦτ’ tout’ that Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἔστιν estin is , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × τοὺς tous from Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × αὐτῶν autōn their Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ἀδελφοὺς adelphous brothers — Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 80 BSB/Thayers A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. × καίπερ kaiper though Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2539 BSB/Thayers Although, though. From kai and per; and indeed, i.e. Nevertheless or notwithstanding. × ἐξεληλυθότας exelēlythotas they [too] are descended Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 1831 BSB/Thayers To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. × ἐκ ek from Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × τῆς tēs . . . Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὀσφύος osphyos . . . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3751 BSB/Thayers The loins. Of uncertain affinity; the loin, i.e. The hip; internally procreative power. × Ἀβραάμ Abraam Abraham . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 11 BSB/Thayers Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. καὶ kai Now μὲν men . . . κατὰ kata - τὸν ton the νόμον nomon law ἔχουσιν echousin vvv ἐντολὴν entolēn commands οἱ hoi the ἐκ ek vvv τῶν tōn vvv υἱῶν huiōn sons Λευὶ Leui of Levi λαμβάνοντες lambanontes who become τὴν tēn - ἱερατείαν hierateian priests ἀποδεκατοῦν apodekatoun to collect a tenth τὸν ton from the λαὸν laon people — τοῦτ’ tout’ that ἔστιν estin is , τοὺς tous from αὐτῶν autōn their ἀδελφοὺς adelphous brothers — καίπερ kaiper though ἐξεληλυθότας exelēlythotas they [too] are descended ἐκ ek from τῆς tēs . . . ὀσφύος osphyos . . . Ἀβραάμ Abraam Abraham .
6	But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
	× δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ὁ ho [Melchizedek] , Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μὴ mē vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × γενεαλογούμενος genealogoumenos who did not trace his descent Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1075 BSB/Thayers To put into a genealogy, reckon my descent. From genea and logos; to reckon by generations, i.e. Trace in genealogy. × ἐξ ex from Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × αὐτῶν autōn [Levi] , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × δεδεκάτωκεν dedekatōken collected a tenth Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1183 BSB/Thayers To tithe, collect tithe from. From dekate; to tithe, i.e. To give or take a tenth. × Ἀβραάμ Abraam from Abraham Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 11 BSB/Thayers Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × εὐλόγηκεν eulogēken blessed Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2127 BSB/Thayers (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless. × τὸν ton him who Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἔχοντα echonta had Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × τὰς tas the Grammar Article - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐπαγγελίας epangelias promises . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 1860 BSB/Thayers A promise. From epaggello; an announcement. δὲ de But ὁ ho [Melchizedek] , μὴ mē vvv γενεαλογούμενος genealogoumenos who did not trace his descent ἐξ ex from αὐτῶν autōn [Levi] , δεδεκάτωκεν dedekatōken collected a tenth Ἀβραάμ Abraam from Abraham καὶ kai and εὐλόγηκεν eulogēken blessed τὸν ton him who ἔχοντα echonta had τὰς tas the ἐπαγγελίας epangelias promises .
7	And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.
	× δὲ de And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × χωρὶς chōris vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 5565 BSB/Thayers Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from. × πάσης pasēs vvv Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × ἀντιλογίας antilogias indisputably , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 485 BSB/Thayers Contradiction, contention, rebellion. From a derivative of antilego; dispute, disobedience. × τὸ to the Grammar Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἔλαττον elatton lesser Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strongs 1640 BSB/Thayers Less, smaller; poorer, inferior. Or elatton el-at-tone'; comparative of the same as elachistos; smaller. × εὐλογεῖται eulogeitai is blessed Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2127 BSB/Thayers (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless. × ὑπὸ hypo by Grammar Preposition Strongs 5259 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). × τοῦ tou the Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × κρείττονος kreittonos greater . Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular - Comparative Strongs 2909 BSB/Thayers Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler. δὲ de And χωρὶς chōris vvv πάσης pasēs vvv ἀντιλογίας antilogias indisputably , τὸ to the ἔλαττον elatton lesser εὐλογεῖται eulogeitai is blessed ὑπὸ hypo by τοῦ tou the κρείττονος kreittonos greater .
8	In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.
	× Καὶ Kai vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × μὲν men vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3303 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. × ὧδε hōde In the case [of the Levites] , Grammar Adverb Strongs 5602 BSB/Thayers From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither. × ἀποθνῄσκοντες apothnēskontes mortal Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 599 BSB/Thayers To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. × ἄνθρωποι anthrōpoi men Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 444 BSB/Thayers A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. × λαμβάνουσιν lambanousin collect Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × δεκάτας dekatas the tenth ; Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 1181 BSB/Thayers A tenth part, a tithe. Feminine of dekatos; a tenth, i.e. As a percentage or tithe. × δὲ de but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἐκεῖ ekei in the case [of Melchizedek] , Grammar Adverb Strongs 1563 BSB/Thayers (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither. × μαρτυρούμενος martyroumenos it is affirmed Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3140 BSB/Thayers To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ζῇ zē he lives on . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2198 BSB/Thayers To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. Καὶ Kai vvv μὲν men vvv ὧδε hōde In the case [of the Levites] , ἀποθνῄσκοντες apothnēskontes mortal ἄνθρωποι anthrōpoi men λαμβάνουσιν lambanousin collect δεκάτας dekatas the tenth ; δὲ de but ἐκεῖ ekei in the case [of Melchizedek] , μαρτυρούμενος martyroumenos it is affirmed ὅτι hoti that ζῇ zē he lives on .
9	And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham.
	× καὶ kai And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὡς hōs so Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × ἔπος epos vvv Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2031 BSB/Thayers A word, so to speak. From epo; a word. × εἰπεῖν eipein to speak , Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 2036 BSB/Thayers Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. × Λευὶ Leui Levi , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3017 BSB/Thayers Of Hebrew origin; Levi, the name of three Israelites. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὁ ho who Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × λαμβάνων lambanōn collects Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × δεκάτας dekatas [the] tenth , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 1181 BSB/Thayers A tenth part, a tithe. Feminine of dekatos; a tenth, i.e. As a percentage or tithe. × δεδεκάτωται dedekatōtai paid [the] tenth Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1183 BSB/Thayers To tithe, collect tithe from. From dekate; to tithe, i.e. To give or take a tenth. × δι’ di’ through Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × Ἀβραὰμ Abraam Abraham . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 11 BSB/Thayers Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. καὶ kai And ὡς hōs so ἔπος epos vvv εἰπεῖν eipein to speak , Λευὶ Leui Levi , καὶ kai - ὁ ho who λαμβάνων lambanōn collects δεκάτας dekatas [the] tenth , δεδεκάτωται dedekatōtai paid [the] tenth δι’ di’ through Ἀβραὰμ Abraam Abraham .
10	For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ὅτε hote when Grammar Adverb Strongs 3753 BSB/Thayers When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. × Μελχισέδεκ Melchisedek Melchizedek Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3198 BSB/Thayers Melchizedek, king and priest of Salem. Of Hebrew origin; Melchisedek, a patriarch. × συνήντησεν synēntēsen met Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4876 BSB/Thayers To meet, encounter, fall in with. From sun and a derivative of anti; to meet with; figuratively, to occur. × αὐτῷ autō Abraham , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ἦν ēn [Levi] was Grammar Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἔτι eti still Grammar Adverb Strongs 2089 BSB/Thayers (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; |yet, | still. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × τῇ tē the Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὀσφύϊ osphui loin Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3751 BSB/Thayers The loins. Of uncertain affinity; the loin, i.e. The hip; internally procreative power. × τοῦ tou of [his] Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × πατρὸς patros ancestor . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3962 BSB/Thayers Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a |father|. γὰρ gar For ὅτε hote when Μελχισέδεκ Melchisedek Melchizedek συνήντησεν synēntēsen met αὐτῷ autō Abraham , ἦν ēn [Levi] was ἔτι eti still ἐν en in τῇ tē the ὀσφύϊ osphui loin τοῦ tou of [his] πατρὸς patros ancestor .
11	Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?
	× οὖν oun Now Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3767 BSB/Thayers Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. × Εἰ Ei if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × τελείωσις teleiōsis perfection Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 5050 BSB/Thayers Completion, fulfillment, perfection. From phusioo; completion, i.e. verification, or absolution. × ἦν ēn could have been attained Grammar Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × μὲν men - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3303 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. × διὰ dia through Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × τῆς tēs the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Λευιτικῆς Leuitikēs Levitical Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3020 BSB/Thayers Belonging to the tribe of Levi; Levitical. From Leuites; Levitic, i.e. Relating to the Levites. × ἱερωσύνης hierōsynēs priesthood Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2420 BSB/Thayers The abstract notion of the priestly office. From hieros; sacredness, i.e. the priestly office. × γὰρ gar ( for Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἐπ’ ep’ on Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × αὐτῆς autēs this basis Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ὁ ho the Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × λαὸς laos people Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2992 BSB/Thayers Apparently a primary word; a people. × νενομοθέτηται nenomothetētai received [the] law ), Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3549 BSB/Thayers From nomothetes; to legislate, i.e. to have enactments injoined, be sanctioned. × τίς tis why Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 5101 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. × ἔτι eti [was there] still Grammar Adverb Strongs 2089 BSB/Thayers (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; |yet, | still. × χρεία chreia need Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 5532 BSB/Thayers From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution. × ἕτερον heteron [for] another Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2087 BSB/Thayers (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. × ἱερέα hierea priest Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2409 BSB/Thayers A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. × ἀνίστασθαι anistasthai to appear — Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Middle Strongs 450 BSB/Thayers To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. × λέγεσθαι legesthai [one] Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strongs 3004 BSB/Thayers (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. × κατὰ kata in Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × τὴν tēn the Grammar Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × τάξιν taxin order Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5010 BSB/Thayers From tasso; regular arrangement, i.e. fixed succession, official dignity. × Μελχισέδεκ Melchisedek of Melchizedek Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3198 BSB/Thayers Melchizedek, king and priest of Salem. Of Hebrew origin; Melchisedek, a patriarch. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × οὐ ou not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × κατὰ kata in Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × τὴν tēn the Grammar Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × τάξιν taxin order Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5010 BSB/Thayers From tasso; regular arrangement, i.e. fixed succession, official dignity. × Ἀαρὼν Aarōn of Aaron ? Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2 BSB/Thayers Aaron, son of Amram and Jochebed, brother of Moses. Of Hebrew origin; Aaron, the brother of Moses. οὖν oun Now Εἰ Ei if τελείωσις teleiōsis perfection ἦν ēn could have been attained μὲν men - διὰ dia through τῆς tēs the Λευιτικῆς Leuitikēs Levitical ἱερωσύνης hierōsynēs priesthood γὰρ gar ( for ἐπ’ ep’ on αὐτῆς autēs this basis ὁ ho the λαὸς laos people νενομοθέτηται nenomothetētai received [the] law ), τίς tis why ἔτι eti [was there] still χρεία chreia need ἕτερον heteron [for] another ἱερέα hierea priest ἀνίστασθαι anistasthai to appear — λέγεσθαι legesthai [one] κατὰ kata in τὴν tēn the τάξιν taxin order Μελχισέδεκ Melchisedek of Melchizedek καὶ kai and οὐ ou not κατὰ kata in τὴν tēn the τάξιν taxin order Ἀαρὼν Aarōn of Aaron ?
12	For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.
	× γὰρ gar For [when] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × τῆς tēs the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἱερωσύνης hierōsynēs priesthood Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2420 BSB/Thayers The abstract notion of the priestly office. From hieros; sacredness, i.e. the priestly office. × μετατιθεμένης metatithemenēs is changed , Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3346 BSB/Thayers From meta and tithemi; to transfer, i.e. transport, exchange, change sides, or pervert. × νόμου nomou [the] law Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3551 BSB/Thayers From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. × ἐξ ex vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × ἀνάγκης anankēs must Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 318 BSB/Thayers From ana and the base of agkale; constraint; by implication, distress. × μετάθεσις metathesis be changed Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3331 BSB/Thayers (a) change, transformation, (b) removal. From metatithemi; transposition, i.e. Transferral, disestablishment. × γίνεται ginetai . . . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × καὶ kai as well . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. γὰρ gar For [when] τῆς tēs the ἱερωσύνης hierōsynēs priesthood μετατιθεμένης metatithemenēs is changed , νόμου nomou [the] law ἐξ ex vvv ἀνάγκης anankēs must μετάθεσις metathesis be changed γίνεται ginetai . . . καὶ kai as well .
13	He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.
	× γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × Ἐφ’ Eph’ [He] of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × ὃν hon whom Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ταῦτα tauta these things Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × λέγεται legetai are said Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3004 BSB/Thayers (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. × μετέσχηκεν meteschēken belonged to Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3348 BSB/Thayers From meta and echo; to share or participate; by implication, belong to, eat. × ἑτέρας heteras a different Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2087 BSB/Thayers (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. × φυλῆς phylēs tribe , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 5443 BSB/Thayers A tribe or race of people. From phuo; an offshoot, i.e. Race or clan. × ἀφ’ aph’ from Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × ἧς hēs which Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × οὐδεὶς oudeis no one Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3762 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × προσέσχηκεν proseschēken has ever served Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4337 BSB/Thayers From pros and echo; to hold the mind towards, i.e. Pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to. × τῷ tō at the Grammar Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × θυσιαστηρίῳ thysiastēriō altar . Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 2379 BSB/Thayers An altar (for sacrifice). From a derivative of thusia; a place of sacrifice, i.e. An altar. γὰρ gar - Ἐφ’ Eph’ [He] of ὃν hon whom ταῦτα tauta these things λέγεται legetai are said μετέσχηκεν meteschēken belonged to ἑτέρας heteras a different φυλῆς phylēs tribe , ἀφ’ aph’ from ἧς hēs which οὐδεὶς oudeis no one προσέσχηκεν proseschēken has ever served τῷ tō at the θυσιαστηρίῳ thysiastēriō altar .
14	For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × πρόδηλον prodēlon [it is] clear Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 4271 BSB/Thayers Manifest to all, evident, very clear. From pro and delos; plain before all men, i.e. Obvious. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ἡμῶν hēmōn our Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ὁ ho - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Κύριος Kyrios Lord Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × ἀνατέταλκεν anatetalken descended Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 393 BSB/Thayers To make to rise, I rise, shine (generally of the sun, and hence met.). From ana and the base of telos; to arise. × ἐξ ex from Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × Ἰούδα Iouda Judah , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2448 BSB/Thayers Judah, Judas, Jude. Of Hebrew origin; Judah, a part of Palestine. × φυλὴν phylēn a tribe Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5443 BSB/Thayers A tribe or race of people. From phuo; an offshoot, i.e. Race or clan. × εἰς eis as to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ἣν hēn which Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × Μωϋσῆς Mōusēs Moses Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3475 BSB/Thayers Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver. × ἐλάλησεν elalēsen said Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2980 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. × οὐδὲν ouden nothing Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3762 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × περὶ peri about Grammar Preposition Strongs 4012 BSB/Thayers From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. × ἱερέων hiereōn priests . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 2409 BSB/Thayers A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. γὰρ gar For πρόδηλον prodēlon [it is] clear ὅτι hoti that ἡμῶν hēmōn our ὁ ho - Κύριος Kyrios Lord ἀνατέταλκεν anatetalken descended ἐξ ex from Ἰούδα Iouda Judah , φυλὴν phylēn a tribe εἰς eis as to ἣν hēn which Μωϋσῆς Mōusēs Moses ἐλάλησεν elalēsen said οὐδὲν ouden nothing περὶ peri about ἱερέων hiereōn priests .
15	And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,
	× Καὶ Kai And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐστιν estin [ this point ] is Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἔτι eti even Grammar Adverb Strongs 2089 BSB/Thayers (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; |yet, | still. × περισσότερον perissoteron more Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strongs 4053 BSB/Thayers From peri; superabundant or superior; by implication, excessive; adverbially violently; neuter preeminence. × κατάδηλόν katadēlon clear Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 2612 BSB/Thayers Quite clear, evident. From kata intensive and delos; manifest. × εἰ ei if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × ἕτερος heteros another Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2087 BSB/Thayers (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. × ἱερεὺς hiereus priest Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2409 BSB/Thayers A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. × κατὰ kata - Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × τὴν tēn - Grammar Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὁμοιότητα homoiotēta like Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3665 BSB/Thayers Likeness, resemblance. From homoios; resemblance. × Μελχισέδεκ Melchisedek Melchizedek Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3198 BSB/Thayers Melchizedek, king and priest of Salem. Of Hebrew origin; Melchisedek, a patriarch. × ἀνίσταται anistatai appears , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 450 BSB/Thayers To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. Καὶ Kai And ἐστιν estin [ this point ] is ἔτι eti even περισσότερον perissoteron more κατάδηλόν katadēlon clear εἰ ei if ἕτερος heteros another ἱερεὺς hiereus priest κατὰ kata - τὴν tēn - ὁμοιότητα homoiotēta like Μελχισέδεκ Melchisedek Melchizedek ἀνίσταται anistatai appears ,
16	one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.
	× ὃς hos one who Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × γέγονεν gegonen has become [a priest] Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × οὐ ou not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × κατὰ kata by Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × νόμον nomon a law Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3551 BSB/Thayers From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. × ἐντολῆς entolēs of succession Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1785 BSB/Thayers An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. × σαρκίνης sarkinēs . . . , Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4560 BSB/Thayers Fleshly, consisting of flesh, carnal. From sarx; similar to flesh, i.e. soft. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × κατὰ kata by Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × δύναμιν dynamin [the] power Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1411 BSB/Thayers From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. × ἀκαταλύτου akatalytou of an indestructible Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 179 BSB/Thayers Indissoluble, that cannot be broken up. Indissoluble, i.e. permanent. × ζωῆς zōēs life . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2222 BSB/Thayers Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. ὃς hos one who γέγονεν gegonen has become [a priest] οὐ ou not κατὰ kata by νόμον nomon a law ἐντολῆς entolēs of succession σαρκίνης sarkinēs . . . , ἀλλὰ alla but κατὰ kata by δύναμιν dynamin [the] power ἀκαταλύτου akatalytou of an indestructible ζωῆς zōēs life .
17	For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × μαρτυρεῖται martyreitai it is testified Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3140 BSB/Thayers To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. × ὅτι hoti - : Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × Σὺ Sy “ You [are] Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἱερεὺς hiereus a priest Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2409 BSB/Thayers A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. × εἰς eis vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × τὸν ton vvv Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × αἰῶνα aiōna forever Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 165 BSB/Thayers From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. × κατὰ kata in Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × τὴν tēn the Grammar Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × τάξιν taxin order Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5010 BSB/Thayers From tasso; regular arrangement, i.e. fixed succession, official dignity. × Μελχισέδεκ Melchisedek of Melchizedek .” Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3198 Footnote Psalm 110:4 BSB/Thayers Melchizedek, king and priest of Salem. Of Hebrew origin; Melchisedek, a patriarch. γὰρ gar For μαρτυρεῖται martyreitai it is testified ὅτι hoti - : Σὺ Sy “ You [are] ἱερεὺς hiereus a priest εἰς eis vvv τὸν ton vvv αἰῶνα aiōna forever κατὰ kata in τὴν tēn the τάξιν taxin order Μελχισέδεκ Melchisedek of Melchizedek .”
18	So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless
	× μὲν men So Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3303 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. × γὰρ gar . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × προαγούσης proagousēs the former Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4254 BSB/Thayers From pro and ago; to lead forward; intransitively, to precede (participle, previous). × ἐντολῆς entolēs commandment Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1785 BSB/Thayers An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. × γίνεται ginetai is Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × Ἀθέτησις Athetēsis set aside Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 115 BSB/Thayers Annulment, nullification, abrogation. From atheteo; cancellation. × διὰ dia because Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × αὐτῆς autēs it [was] Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀσθενὲς asthenes weak Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 772 BSB/Thayers (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἀνωφελές anōpheles useless Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 512 BSB/Thayers Useless, unprofitable. Useless or inutility. μὲν men So γὰρ gar . . . προαγούσης proagousēs the former ἐντολῆς entolēs commandment γίνεται ginetai is Ἀθέτησις Athetēsis set aside διὰ dia because αὐτῆς autēs it [was] τὸ to - ἀσθενὲς asthenes weak καὶ kai and ἀνωφελές anōpheles useless
19	(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
	× γὰρ gar ( for Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ὁ ho the Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × νόμος nomos law Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3551 BSB/Thayers From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. × ἐτελείωσεν eteleiōsen made nothing perfect Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5048 BSB/Thayers From teleios; to complete, i.e. accomplish, or consummate. × οὐδὲν ouden . . . ), Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3762 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × δὲ de and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × κρείττονος kreittonos a better Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular - Comparative Strongs 2909 BSB/Thayers Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler. × ἐλπίδος elpidos hope Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1680 BSB/Thayers Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence. × ἐπεισαγωγὴ epeisagōgē [is] introduced , Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1898 BSB/Thayers Bringing in (besides or in addition), introduction, importation. From a compound of epi and eisago; a superintroduction. × δι’ di’ by Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × ἧς hēs which Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἐγγίζομεν engizomen we draw near Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 1448 BSB/Thayers Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach. × τῷ tō - Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Θεῷ Theō to God . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. γὰρ gar ( for ὁ ho the νόμος nomos law ἐτελείωσεν eteleiōsen made nothing perfect οὐδὲν ouden . . . ), δὲ de and κρείττονος kreittonos a better ἐλπίδος elpidos hope ἐπεισαγωγὴ epeisagōgē [is] introduced , δι’ di’ by ἧς hēs which ἐγγίζομεν engizomen we draw near τῷ tō - Θεῷ Theō to God .
20	And none of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,
	× Καὶ Kai And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × καθ’ kath’ . . . Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × οὐ ou none Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ὅσον hoson of this Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3745 BSB/Thayers How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. × χωρὶς chōris [happened] without Grammar Preposition Strongs 5565 BSB/Thayers Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from. × ὁρκωμοσίας horkōmosias an oath . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3728 BSB/Thayers The taking of an oath, an oath. From a compound of horkos and a derivative of omnuo; asseveration on oath. × γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × εἰσὶν eisin - Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × οἱ hoi [others] Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μὲν men - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3303 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. × γεγονότες gegonotes became Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × ἱερεῖς hiereis priests Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2409 BSB/Thayers A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. × χωρὶς chōris without Grammar Preposition Strongs 5565 BSB/Thayers Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from. × ὁρκωμοσίας horkōmosias an oath , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3728 BSB/Thayers The taking of an oath, an oath. From a compound of horkos and a derivative of omnuo; asseveration on oath. Καὶ Kai And καθ’ kath’ . . . οὐ ou none ὅσον hoson of this χωρὶς chōris [happened] without ὁρκωμοσίας horkōmosias an oath . γὰρ gar For εἰσὶν eisin - οἱ hoi [others] μὲν men - γεγονότες gegonotes became ἱερεῖς hiereis priests χωρὶς chōris without ὁρκωμοσίας horkōmosias an oath ,
21	but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’”
	× δὲ de but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ὁ ho [Jesus became a priest] Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μετὰ meta with Grammar Preposition Strongs 3326 BSB/Thayers (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. × ὁρκωμοσίας horkōmosias an oath Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3728 BSB/Thayers The taking of an oath, an oath. From a compound of horkos and a derivative of omnuo; asseveration on oath. × διὰ dia by Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × τοῦ tou the [One who] Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × λέγοντος legontos said Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3004 BSB/Thayers (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. × πρὸς pros to Grammar Preposition Strongs 4314 BSB/Thayers To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. × αὐτόν auton Him : Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × Κύριος Kyrios “ [The] Lord Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × Ὤμοσεν Ōmosen has sworn Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3660 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of a primary, but obsolete omo, for which another prolonged form omoo is used in certain tenses; to swear, i.e. Take oath. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × οὐ ou vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × μεταμεληθήσεται metamelēthēsetai will not change His mind : Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3338 BSB/Thayers From meta and the middle voice of melo; to care afterwards, i.e. Regret. × Σὺ Sy ‘ You [are] Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἱερεὺς hiereus a priest Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2409 BSB/Thayers A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. × εἰς eis vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × τὸν ton vvv Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × αἰῶνα aiōna forever .’” Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 165 Footnote Psalm 110:4 BSB/Thayers From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. δὲ de but ὁ ho [Jesus became a priest] μετὰ meta with ὁρκωμοσίας horkōmosias an oath διὰ dia by τοῦ tou the [One who] λέγοντος legontos said πρὸς pros to αὐτόν auton Him : Κύριος Kyrios “ [The] Lord Ὤμοσεν Ōmosen has sworn καὶ kai and οὐ ou vvv μεταμεληθήσεται metamelēthēsetai will not change His mind : Σὺ Sy ‘ You [are] ἱερεὺς hiereus a priest εἰς eis vvv τὸν ton vvv αἰῶνα aiōna forever .’”
22	Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.
	× Κατὰ Kata Because of Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × τοσοῦτο tosouto this Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5118 BSB/Thayers So great, so large, so long, so many. From tosos and houtos; so vast as this, i.e. Such. × καὶ kai [oath] , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × Ἰησοῦς Iēsous Jesus Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2424 BSB/Thayers Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. × γέγονεν gegonen has become Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × ἔγγυος engyos [the] guarantee Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1450 BSB/Thayers A surety, security. From en and guion; pledged, i.e. A bondsman. × κρείττονος kreittonos of a better Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular - Comparative Strongs 2909 BSB/Thayers Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler. × διαθήκης diathēkēs covenant . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1242 BSB/Thayers From diatithemai; properly, a disposition, i.e. a contract. Κατὰ Kata Because of τοσοῦτο tosouto this καὶ kai [oath] , Ἰησοῦς Iēsous Jesus γέγονεν gegonen has become ἔγγυος engyos [the] guarantee κρείττονος kreittonos of a better διαθήκης diathēkēs covenant .
23	Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.
	× Καὶ Kai Now Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × μὲν men . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3303 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. × εἰσιν eisin there Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × γεγονότες gegonotes have been Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × πλείονές pleiones many Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural - Comparative Strongs 4119 BSB/Thayers Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. × οἱ hoi [other] Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἱερεῖς hiereis priests , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2409 BSB/Thayers A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. × διὰ dia since Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × θανάτῳ thanatō death Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2288 BSB/Thayers Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. × κωλύεσθαι kōlyesthai prevented them from Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strongs 2967 BSB/Thayers To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent. × παραμένειν paramenein continuing [in office] . Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 3887 BSB/Thayers To remain by, abide with; met: I persevere in. From para and meno; to stay near, i.e. Remain. Καὶ Kai Now μὲν men . . . εἰσιν eisin there γεγονότες gegonotes have been πλείονές pleiones many οἱ hoi [other] ἱερεῖς hiereis priests , διὰ dia since τὸ to - θανάτῳ thanatō death κωλύεσθαι kōlyesthai prevented them from παραμένειν paramenein continuing [in office] .
24	But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.
	× δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ὁ ho - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × διὰ dia because Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × αὐτὸν auton [Jesus] Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μένειν menein lives Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 3306 BSB/Thayers To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. × εἰς eis vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × τὸν ton vvv Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × αἰῶνα aiōna forever , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 165 BSB/Thayers From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. × ἔχει echei He has Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × τὴν tēn - Grammar Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀπαράβατον aparabaton a permanent Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 531 BSB/Thayers Inviolable, unchangeable. Not passing away, i.e. Untransferable. × ἱερωσύνην hierōsynēn priesthood . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2420 BSB/Thayers The abstract notion of the priestly office. From hieros; sacredness, i.e. the priestly office. δὲ de But ὁ ho - διὰ dia because αὐτὸν auton [Jesus] τὸ to - μένειν menein lives εἰς eis vvv τὸν ton vvv αἰῶνα aiōna forever , ἔχει echei He has τὴν tēn - ἀπαράβατον aparabaton a permanent ἱερωσύνην hierōsynēn priesthood .
25	Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
	× ὅθεν hothen Therefore Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3606 BSB/Thayers From hos with the directive enclitic of source; from which place or source or cause. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × δύναται dynatai He is able Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1410 BSB/Thayers (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. × σῴζειν sōzein to save Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 4982 BSB/Thayers To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect. × εἰς eis vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × τὸ to vvv Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × παντελὲς panteles completely Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3838 Footnote Or forever BSB/Thayers Complete, entire, perfect, through all time. From pas and telos; full-ended, i.e. Entire. × τοὺς tous those who Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × προσερχομένους proserchomenous draw near Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 4334 BSB/Thayers From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to. × τῷ tō - Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Θεῷ Theō to God Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × δι’ di’ through Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × αὐτοῦ autou Him , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × πάντοτε pantote [since He] always Grammar Adverb Strongs 3842 BSB/Thayers Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times. × ζῶν zōn lives Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2198 BSB/Thayers To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. × εἰς eis - Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐντυγχάνειν entynchanein to intercede Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 1793 BSB/Thayers From en and tugchano; to chance upon, i.e. confer with; by extension to entreat. × ὑπὲρ hyper for Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × αὐτῶν autōn them . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. ὅθεν hothen Therefore καὶ kai - δύναται dynatai He is able σῴζειν sōzein to save εἰς eis vvv τὸ to vvv παντελὲς panteles completely τοὺς tous those who προσερχομένους proserchomenous draw near τῷ tō - Θεῷ Theō to God δι’ di’ through αὐτοῦ autou Him , πάντοτε pantote [since He] always ζῶν zōn lives εἰς eis - τὸ to - ἐντυγχάνειν entynchanein to intercede ὑπὲρ hyper for αὐτῶν autōn them .
26	Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
	× Τοιοῦτος Toioutos Such Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5108 BSB/Thayers (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). × ἀρχιερεύς archiereus a high priest Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 749 BSB/Thayers High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. × γὰρ gar truly Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἔπρεπεν eprepen befits Grammar Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4241 BSB/Thayers It becomes, is fitting to, is right. Apparently a primary verb; to tower up, i.e. to be suitable or proper. × ἡμῖν hēmin us — Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ὅσιος hosios [One who is] holy , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3741 BSB/Thayers Holy, pious, godly, beloved of God. Of uncertain affinity; properly, right, i.e. Hallowed. × ἄκακος akakos innocent , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 172 BSB/Thayers Innocent, guileless, simple. Not bad, i.e. innocent or unsuspecting. × ἀμίαντος amiantos undefiled , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 283 BSB/Thayers Undefiled, untainted, free from contamination. Unsoiled, i.e. pure. × κεχωρισμένος kechōrismenos set apart Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5563 BSB/Thayers From chora; to place room between, i.e. Part; reflexively, to go away. × ἀπὸ apo from Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × τῶν tōn - Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἁμαρτωλῶν hamartōlōn sinners , Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 268 BSB/Thayers Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. From hamartano; sinful, i.e. A sinner. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × γενόμενος genomenos exalted Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × ὑψηλότερος hypsēloteros above Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular - Comparative Strongs 5308 BSB/Thayers High, lofty. From hupsos; lofty. × τῶν tōn the Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × οὐρανῶν ouranōn heavens . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3772 BSB/Thayers Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. Τοιοῦτος Toioutos Such ἀρχιερεύς archiereus a high priest γὰρ gar truly καὶ kai - ἔπρεπεν eprepen befits ἡμῖν hēmin us — ὅσιος hosios [One who is] holy , ἄκακος akakos innocent , ἀμίαντος amiantos undefiled , κεχωρισμένος kechōrismenos set apart ἀπὸ apo from τῶν tōn - ἁμαρτωλῶν hamartōlōn sinners , καὶ kai and γενόμενος genomenos exalted ὑψηλότερος hypsēloteros above τῶν tōn the οὐρανῶν ouranōn heavens .
27	Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.
	× ὥσπερ hōsper [Unlike] Grammar Adverb Strongs 5618 BSB/Thayers Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like. × οἱ hoi the [other] Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀρχιερεῖς archiereis high priests , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 749 BSB/Thayers High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. × ὃς hos [He] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἔχει echei does Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × οὐκ ouk not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἀνάγκην anankēn need Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 318 BSB/Thayers From ana and the base of agkale; constraint; by implication, distress. × ἀναφέρειν anapherein to offer Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 399 BSB/Thayers From ana and phero; to take up. × καθ’ kath’ vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × ἡμέραν hēmeran daily Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2250 BSB/Thayers A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. × θυσίας thysias sacrifices , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 2378 BSB/Thayers Abstr. and concr: sacrifice; a sacrifice, offering. From thuo; sacrifice. × πρότερον proteron first Grammar Adverb - Comparative Strongs 4386 BSB/Thayers Formerly, before. Neuter of proteros as adverb; previously. × ὑπὲρ hyper for Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × τῶν tōn [His] Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἰδίων idiōn own Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 2398 BSB/Thayers Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. × ἁμαρτιῶν hamartiōn sins Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 266 BSB/Thayers From hamartano; a sin. × ἔπειτα epeita and then Grammar Adverb Strongs 1899 BSB/Thayers Then, thereafter, afterwards. From epi and eita; thereafter. × τῶν tōn for [the sins] Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × τοῦ tou of the Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × λαοῦ laou people ; Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2992 BSB/Thayers Apparently a primary word; a people. × γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἐποίησεν epoiēsen He [sacrificed for sin] Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4160 BSB/Thayers (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. × τοῦτο touto . . . Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἐφάπαξ ephapax once for all Grammar Adverb Strongs 2178 BSB/Thayers Once, once for all; at once. From epi and hapax; upon one occasion. × ἀνενέγκας anenenkas when He offered up Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 399 BSB/Thayers From ana and phero; to take up. × ἑαυτὸν heauton Himself . Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. ὥσπερ hōsper [Unlike] οἱ hoi the [other] ἀρχιερεῖς archiereis high priests , ὃς hos [He] ἔχει echei does οὐκ ouk not ἀνάγκην anankēn need ἀναφέρειν anapherein to offer καθ’ kath’ vvv ἡμέραν hēmeran daily θυσίας thysias sacrifices , πρότερον proteron first ὑπὲρ hyper for τῶν tōn [His] ἰδίων idiōn own ἁμαρτιῶν hamartiōn sins ἔπειτα epeita and then τῶν tōn for [the sins] τοῦ tou of the λαοῦ laou people ; γὰρ gar - ἐποίησεν epoiēsen He [sacrificed for sin] τοῦτο touto . . . ἐφάπαξ ephapax once for all ἀνενέγκας anenenkas when He offered up ἑαυτὸν heauton Himself .
28	For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ὁ ho the Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × νόμος nomos law Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3551 BSB/Thayers From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. × καθίστησιν kathistēsin appoints Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2525 BSB/Thayers From kata and histemi; to place down, i.e. to designate, constitute, convoy. × ἀρχιερεῖς archiereis as high priests Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 749 BSB/Thayers High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. × ἀνθρώπους anthrōpous men Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 444 BSB/Thayers A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. × ἔχοντας echontas who are Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × ἀσθένειαν astheneian weak ; Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 769 BSB/Thayers From asthenes; feebleness; by implication, malady; morally, frailty. × δὲ de but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × τῆς tēs the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὁρκωμοσίας horkōmosias oath , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3728 BSB/Thayers The taking of an oath, an oath. From a compound of horkos and a derivative of omnuo; asseveration on oath. × τῆς tēs which [came] Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μετὰ meta after Grammar Preposition Strongs 3326 BSB/Thayers (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. × τὸν ton the Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × νόμον nomon law , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3551 BSB/Thayers From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. × ὁ ho - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × λόγος logos [appointed] Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3056 BSB/Thayers From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. × Υἱόν Huion [the] Son , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5207 BSB/Thayers A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a |son|, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. × τετελειωμένον teteleiōmenon who has been made perfect Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5048 BSB/Thayers From teleios; to complete, i.e. accomplish, or consummate. × εἰς eis vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × τὸν ton vvv Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × αἰῶνα aiōna forever . Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 165 BSB/Thayers From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. γὰρ gar For ὁ ho the νόμος nomos law καθίστησιν kathistēsin appoints ἀρχιερεῖς archiereis as high priests ἀνθρώπους anthrōpous men ἔχοντας echontas who are ἀσθένειαν astheneian weak ; δὲ de but τῆς tēs the ὁρκωμοσίας horkōmosias oath , τῆς tēs which [came] μετὰ meta after τὸν ton the νόμον nomon law , ὁ ho - λόγος logos [appointed] Υἱόν Huion [the] Son , τετελειωμένον teteleiōmenon who has been made perfect εἰς eis vvv τὸν ton vvv αἰῶνα aiōna forever .