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as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”
The cross references for Hebrews 5:6 all relate to the idea of Jesus being a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. The references from Genesis and Psalms emphasize the importance of Melchizedek, while the references from Hebrews 5, 6, and 7 emphasize the idea of Jesus as a priest forever and the oath God made to him. All of these references point to the idea that Jesus is a priest forever and is part of the same order as Melchizedek.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Genesis 14:18-19: And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.) And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; | Both passages refer to Melchizedek, a mysterious figure in the Old Testament. Hebrews 5:6 indicates that Jesus is a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek. Genesis 14:18-19 describes Melchizedek as a king of Salem and a priest of God Most High, who brought out bread and wine and blessed Abram. |
| Psalm 110:4: The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.” | Both passages refer to Jesus' priestly role, as described in the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 5:6 quotes Psalm 110:4, which speaks of God's oath to make Jesus a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. Psalm 110:4 emphasizes that God's promise is unchangeable, and will remain forever. |
| Hebrews 5:10: being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek. | Both passages refer to Jesus as a priest after the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 5:6 quotes a passage from the Old Testament to show that Jesus was promised to be a priest forever. Hebrews 5:10 explains that Jesus is a high priest after the order of Melchizedek, demonstrating that Jesus fulfills the promise made in the Old Testament. |
| Hebrews 6:20: where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. | Both passages refer to Jesus as a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 5:6 is a quote from the Old Testament, and is a reference to the priesthood of Jesus. Hebrews 6:20 speaks of Jesus as a forerunner and high priest, who is a permanent priest in the order of Melchizedek. This is a reference to Jesus' role in our salvation and his ongoing presence in our lives. |
| Hebrews 7:3: He is without father or mother or genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God he continues a priest forever. | Both passages refer to Melchizedek, a priest in the Old Testament. Hebrews 5:6 is a quote from Psalm 110:4, which states that Jesus is a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:3 describes Melchizedek himself, saying that he is without father or mother, and is similar to Jesus in that he is a priest forever. Together, these passages show how Jesus is a priest in the order of Melchizedek. |
| Hebrews 7:17: For it is witnessed of him, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.” | Both passages reference the same phrase, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.” Hebrews 5:6 uses this phrase to explain how Jesus is a priest like Melchizedek, while Hebrews 7:17 uses it to explain how Jesus is a priest forever. The phrase is used to emphasize the eternal priesthood of Jesus, which is a fulfillment of the prophecy of Melchizedek's priesthood. |
| Hebrews 7:21: but this one was made 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.’” | Both passages discuss the same concept of Jesus being a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 5:6 is a reference to Psalm 110:4, which speaks of Jesus as a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:21 is a reference to Genesis 14:18, which also speaks of Jesus being a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. Both passages emphasize the eternal nature of Jesus' priesthood. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to be our High Priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. We praise You for Your faithfulness and for Your promise to never change Your mind.
We thank You for Melchizedek, who brought out bread and wine, and blessed Abram and his people. Help us to remember the example of Melchizedek, and to follow the example of Jesus, our High Priest.
Give us wisdom and discernment to understand Your Word and to live according to Your will. Help us to be faithful in our service to You, and to be a blessing to others.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
This reading plan reads through a single verse each day, six days a week, paired with the most-popular cross references for the verse. AI-generated (and human-reviewed) text provides an opening thought and concluding prayer along with an explanation for how each cross reference relates to the verse. In 2023, this reading plan works through Hebrews one verse at a time. Every seventh day is a catchup day. Want more info? Try this blog post.
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