If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
If therefore perfection were by the Leuiticall Prieſthood (for vnder it the people receiued the Law) what further neede was there, that another Prieſt ſhould riſe after the order of Melchiſedec, and not bee called after the order of Aaron?
Εἰ μὲν οὖν τελείωσις διὰ τῆς Λευϊτικῆς ἱερωσύνης ἦν ὁ λαὸς γὰρ ἐπ’ αὐτῇ νενομοθέτητο, τίς ἔτι χρεία, κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισέδεκ ἕτερον ἀνίστασθαι ἱερέα, καὶ οὐ κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Ἀαρὼν λέγεσθαι;
Εἰ μὲν οὖν τελείωσις διὰ τῆς Λευιτικῆς ἱερωσύνης· (ἦν ὁ λαὸς γὰρ ἐπ’ αὐτῇ νενομοθέτητο·) τίς ἔτι χρεία, κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδὲκ ἕτερον ἀνίστασθαι ἱερέα, καὶ οὐ κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Ἀαρὼν λέγεσθαι;
Ἀαρών , proper masculine noun, aarōn — Aaron, the brother of Moses (value 952)
G2,
Ἀαρών Aarṓn, ah-ar-ohn'; of Hebrew origin (H175); Aaron, the brother of Moses:—Aaron.Aaron = "light-bringer"
the brother of Moses, the first high priest of Israel and head of the whole priestly order
Used in 5 Verses, 3 Books 5  Occurrence Count
ἀνίστημι , verb, anistēmi — to raise up, to rise (value 619)
G450,
†ἀνίστημι anístēmi, an-is'-tay-mee; from G303 and G2476; to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive):—arise, lift up, raise up (again), rise (again), stand up(-right).to cause to rise up, raise up
raise up from laying down
to raise up from the dead
to raise up, cause to be born, to cause to appear, bring forward
to rise, stand up
of persons lying down, of persons lying on the ground
of persons seated
of those who leave a place to go elsewhere
of those who prepare themselves for a journey
of the dead
at arise, appear, stand forth
of kings prophets, priests, leaders of insurgents
of those about to enter into conversation or dispute with anyone, or to undertake some business, or attempt something against others
to rise up against any one
Used in 111 Verses, 10 Books 112  Occurrence Count
αὐτός , pronoun, autos — (1) self (emphatic) (2) he, she, it (used for the third person pronoun) (3) the same (value 971)
G846,
αὐτός autós, ow-tos'; from the particle αὖ aû (perhaps akin to the base of G109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) 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 G848.himself, herself, themselves, itself
he, she, it
the same
Used in 3781 Verses, 27 Books 5773  Occurrence Count
γάρ , conjunction, gar — for, indeed (a conjunction used to express cause, explanation, inference or continuation) (value 104)
G1063,
γάρ gár, gar; a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):—and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.Used in 1016 Verses, 27 Books 1067  Occurrence Count
διά , preposition, dia — through, on account of, because of (value 15)
G1223,
διά diá, dee-ah'; 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, × though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in).through
of place
with
in
of time
throughout
during
of means
by
by the means of
through
the ground or reason by which something is or is not done
by reason of
on account of
because of for this reason
therefore
on this account
Used in 586 Verses, 26 Books 653  Occurrence Count
εἰ , conjunction, ei — forasmuch as, if, that (value 15)
G1487,
εἰ ei, i; a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.:—forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in G1489, G1490, G1499, G1508, G1509, G1512, G1513, G1536, G1537. See also G1437.Used in 461 Verses, 25 Books 505  Occurrence Count
εἰμί , verb, eimi — I exist, I am (value 65)
G1510,
εἰμί eimí, i-mee'; the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic):—am, have been, × it is I, was. See also G1488, G1498, G1511, G1527, G2258, G2071, G2070, G2075, G2076, G2771, G2468, G5600.to be, to exist, to happen, to be present
Used in 137 Verses, 15 Books 146  Occurrence Count
ἐπί , preposition, epi — on, upon (value 95)
G1909,
ἐπί epí, ep-ee'; a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:—about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, × have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with.upon, on, at, by, before
of position, on, at, by, over, against
to, over, on, at, across, against
Used in 791 Verses, 25 Books 898  Occurrence Count
ἕτερος , adjective, heteros — other (value 680)
G2087,
ἕτερος héteros, het'-er-os; of uncertain affinity; (an-, the) other or different:—altered, else, next (day), one, (an-)other, some, strange.the other, another, other
to number
to number as opposed to some former person or thing
the other of two
to quality
another: i.e. one not of the same nature, form, class, kind, different
Used in 94 Verses, 16 Books 99  Occurrence Count
ἔτι , adverb, eti — still, yet (value 315)
G2089,
ἔτι éti, et'-ee; perhaps akin to G2094; "yet," still (of time or degree):—after that, also, ever, (any) further, (t-)henceforth (more), hereafter, (any) longer, (any) more(-one), now, still, yet.yet, still
of time
of a thing which went on formerly, whereas now a different state of things exists or has begun to exist
of a thing which continues at present
even, now
with negatives
no longer, no more
of degree and increase
even, yet
besides, more, further
Used in 83 Verses, 13 Books 93  Occurrence Count
ἦν , verb, ēn — agree, be, have charge of, hold, use (value 58)
G2258,
ἦν ēn, ane; imperfect of G1510; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):—+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.Used in 415 Verses, 21 Books 455  Occurrence Count
ἱερεύς , masculine noun, hiereus — a priest (value 720)
G2409,
ἱερεύς hiereús, hee-er-yooce'; from G2413; a priest (literally or figuratively):—(high) priest.a priest, one who offers sacrifices and in general in busied with sacred rites
referring to priests of Gentiles or the Jews,
metaph. of Christians, because, purified by the blood of Christ and brought into close intercourse with God, they devote their life to him alone and to Christ
Used in 30 Verses, 7 Books 32  Occurrence Count
ἱερωσύνη , feminine noun, hierōsynē — priesthood (value 1573)
G2420,
ἱερωσύνη hierōsýnē, hee-er-o-soo'-nay; from G2413; sacredness, i.e. (by implication) the priestly office:—priesthood.priesthood, the priestly office
Used in 4 Verses, 1 Book 4  Occurrence Count
καί , conjunction, kai — and, even, also (value 31)
G2532,
καί kaí, kahee; apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:—and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.and, also, even, indeed, but
Used in 5227 Verses, 27 Books 9277  Occurrence Count
κατά , preposition, kata — down, against, according to (value 322)
G2596,
κατά katá, kat-ah'; a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):—about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) × alone, among, and, × apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), × aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, × more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, × natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) × own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), × uttermost, where(-by), with.down from, through out
according to, toward, along
Used in 437 Verses, 26 Books 481  Occurrence Count
λαός , masculine noun, laos — the people (value 301)
G2992,
†λαός laós, lah-os'; apparently a primary word; a people (in general; thus differing from G1218, which denotes one's own populace):—people.a people, people group, tribe, nation, all those who are of the same stock and language
of a great part of the population gathered together anywhere
Used in 139 Verses, 14 Books 143  Occurrence Count
λέγω , verb, legō — to say (value 838)
G3004,
†λέγω légō, leg'-o; a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:—ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.to say, to speak
affirm over, maintain
to teach
to exhort, advise, to command, direct
to point out with words, intend, mean, mean to say
to call by name, to call, name
to speak out, speak of, mention
Used in 1244 Verses, 25 Books 1343  Occurrence Count
Λευϊτικός , adjective, leuitikos — Levitical (value 1045)
G3020,
†Λευϊτικός Leuïtikós, lyoo-it'-ee-kos; from G3019; Levitic, i.e. relating to the Levites:—Levitical.Levitical, pertaining to the Levites
Used in 1 Verse, 1 Book 1  Occurrence Count
Μελχισεδέκ , proper masculine noun, melchisedek — Melchizedek, O.T. king of Salem (value 919)
G3198,
Μελχισεδέκ Melchisedék, mel-khis-ed-ek'; of Hebrew origin (H4442); Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a patriarch:—Melchisedec.Melchizedek = "king of righteousness"
the king of Salem and priest of the most high God, who lived in the days of Abraham
Used in 9 Verses, 1 Book 9  Occurrence Count
μέν , particle, men — shows affirmation or concession (value 95)
G3303,
μέν mén, men; a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (this one, the former, etc.):—even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.truly, certainly, surely, indeed
Used in 193 Verses, 19 Books 193  Occurrence Count
νομοθετέω , verb, nomotheteō — to make law, to ordain by law (value 1349)
G3549,
νομοθετέω nomothetéō, nom-oth-et-eh'-o; from G3550; to legislate, i.e. (passively) to have (the Mosaic) enactments injoined, be sanctioned (by them):—establish, receive the law.to enact laws
laws are enacted or prescribed for one, to be legislated for, furnished with laws
to sanction by law, enact
Used in 2 Verses, 1 Book 2  Occurrence Count
ὁ , article, ho — the (value 70)
G3588,
ὁ ho, ho; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):—the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than "the" counted
Used in 7051 Verses, 27 Books 20257  Occurrence Count
οὐ , particle, ou — not, no (value 470)
G3756,
οὐ ou, oo; a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not:—+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also G3364, G3372.no, not; in direct questions expecting an affirmative answer
Used in 1408 Verses, 26 Books 1635  Occurrence Count
οὖν , particle, oun — therefore, then, (and) so (value 520)
G3767,
οὖν oûn, oon; apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:—and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.then, therefore, accordingly, consequently, these things being so
Used in 521 Verses, 24 Books 528  Occurrence Count
τάξις , feminine noun, taxis — an arranging, order (value 571)
G5010,
τάξις táxis, tax'-is; from G5021; regular arrangement, i.e. (in time) fixed succession (of rank or character), official dignity:—order.an arranging, arrangement
order
a fixed succession observing a fixed time
due or right order, orderly condition
the post, rank, or position which one holds in civic or other affairs
since this position generally depends on one's talents, experience, resources
character, fashion, quality, style
Used in 9 Verses, 4 Books 10  Occurrence Count
τελείωσις , feminine noun, teleiōsis — completion, perfection (value 1560)
G5050,
τελείωσις teleíōsis, tel-i'-o-sis; from G5448; (the act) completion, i.e. (of prophecy) verification, or (of expiation) absolution:—perfection, performance.a completing, a perfecting
fulfilment, accomplishment
the event which verifies the promise
consummation, perfection
Used in 2 Verses, 2 Books 2  Occurrence Count
τίς , pronoun, tis — who? which? what? (value 510)
G5101,
τίς tís, tis; probably emphatic of G5100; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):—every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.Used in 483 Verses, 20 Books 535  Occurrence Count
χρεία , feminine noun, chreia — need, business (value 716)
G5532,
χρεία chreía, khri'-ah; from the base of G5530 or G5534; employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution:—business, lack, necessary(-ity), need(-ful), use, want.necessity, need
duty, business
Used in 47 Verses, 14 Books 49  Occurrence Count
| Hebrews 7:11Modern KJV—Authorized Version |
| If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? |
| Original Text (TR 1894)Stephanus 1550 (Total 15594) |
| Εἰ μὲν οὖν τελείωσις διὰ τῆς Λευϊτικῆς ἱερωσύνης ἦν ὁ λαὸς γὰρ ἐπ’ αὐτῇ νενομοθέτητο, τίς ἔτι χρεία, κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισέδεκ ἕτερον ἀνίστασθαι ἱερέα, καὶ οὐ κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Ἀαρὼν λέγεσθαι; |
| Verse #30076 (Ch. #1140) — 32 words, 153 lettersText Copied! |
| Data from Strong's Concordance |
| KJV |
Strong's # |
Greek |
Value |
| If |
G1487ei |
εἰ |
15 |
| therefore |
G3303men |
μέν |
95 |
| perfection |
G5050teleiōsis |
τελείωσις |
1560 |
| were |
G1510eimi |
εἰμί |
65 |
| by |
G1223dia |
διά |
15 |
| the Levitical |
G3020leuitikos |
Λευϊτικός |
1045 |
| priesthood, |
G2420hierōsynē |
ἱερωσύνη |
1573 |
| (for |
G1063gar |
γάρ |
104 |
| under |
G1909epi |
ἐπί |
95 |
| it |
G846autos |
αὐτός |
971 |
| the people |
G2992laos |
λαός |
301 |
| received the law,) |
G3549nomotheteō |
νομοθετέω |
1349 |
| what |
G5101tis |
τίς |
510 |
| further |
G2089eti |
ἔτι |
315 |
| need |
G5532chreia |
χρεία |
716 |
| was there that |
G450anistēmi |
ἀνίστημι |
619 |
| another |
G2087heteros |
ἕτερος |
680 |
| priest |
G2409hiereus |
ἱερεύς |
720 |
| should rise |
G450anistēmi |
ἀνίστημι |
619 |
| after |
G2596kata |
κατά |
322 |
| the order |
G5010taxis |
τάξις |
571 |
| of Melchisedec, |
G3198melchisedek |
Μελχισεδέκ |
919 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| not |
G3756ou |
οὐ |
470 |
| be called |
G3004legō |
λέγω |
838 |
| after |
G2596kata |
κατά |
322 |
| the order |
G5010taxis |
τάξις |
571 |
| of Aaron? |
G2aarōn |
Ἀαρών |
952 |
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