Hebrews 7:23

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

Hebrews 7:23

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.

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KJV

King James Version

And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

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WEB

World English Bible

Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death.

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ASV

American Standard Version

And they indeed have been made priests many in number, because that by death they are hindered from continuing:

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

And indeed those having become priests are many, because of by death being prevented from continuing.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Hebrews 7

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.’”

²² Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.

²³ Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.

²⁴ But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent 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.

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