Hebrews 7:24

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But this [man], because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But because he lives forever, his position as cohen does not pass on to someone else;

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

but he, because he abideth for ever, hath his priesthood unchangeable.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But^{G1161} this man, because^{G1223} he^{G846} continueth^{G3306} ever^{{G1519}{G165}}, hath^{G2192} an unchangeable^{G531} priesthood^{G2420}.

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Commentary for Hebrews 7:24

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G1223
   There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διά
   Transliteration: diá
   Pronunciation: dee-ah'
   Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
   
3. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3306
   There are 105 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μένω
   Transliteration: ménō
   Pronunciation: men'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy):--abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1519
   There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰς
   Transliteration: eis
   Pronunciation: ice
   Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
   
6. Strong's Number: G165
   There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αἰών
   Transliteration: aiṓn
   Pronunciation: ahee-ohn'
   Description: from the same as ἀεί; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future):--age, course, eternal, (for) ever(-more), (n-)ever, (beginning of the , while the) world (began, without end). Compare χρόνος.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2192
   There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔχω
   Transliteration: échō
   Pronunciation: skheh'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
   
8. Strong's Number: G531
   There are 221 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀπαράβατος
   Transliteration: aparábatos
   Pronunciation: ap-ar-ab'-at-os
   Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and a derivative of παραβαίνω; not passing away, i.e. untransferable (perpetual):-- unchangeable.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2420
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἱερωσύνη
   Transliteration: hierōsýnē
   Pronunciation: hee-er-o-soo'-nay
   Description: from ἱερός; sacredness, i.e. (by implication) the priestly office:--priesthood.