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Berean Standard Bible

“and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 5:10

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Study note

Hebrews presents Jesus as a great high priest who understands human weakness. The author now introduces a priesthood of a different order from Aaron's, drawn from Psalm 110.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.

World English Bible (WEB)

named by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.

King James Version (KJV)

Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.

American Standard Version (ASV)

named of God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Being named by God a high priest of the order of Melchizedek.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

having been addressed by God a chief priest, according to the order of Melchisedek,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Nombrado de Dios pontífice según el orden de Melchîsedec.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y Dios lo nombró sumo sacerdote de la misma clase de Melquisedec.

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