Hebrews 7:24
But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.
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Parallel translations (2) ▾
ASV
but he, because he abideth for ever, hath his priesthood unchangeable.
KJV
But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
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13 tagged words| Original | Transliteration | Meaning | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|
| ὁ | ho | <the> | G3588 → |
| δὲ | de | However | G1161 → |
| διὰ | dia | because of | G1223 → |
| τὸ | to | the | G3588 → |
| μένειν | menein | abiding | G3306 → |
| αὐτὸν | auton | of Him | G846 → |
| εἰς | eis | to | G1519 → |
| τὸν | ton | the | G3588 → |
| αἰῶνα | aiōna | age | G165 → |
| ἀπαράβατον | aparabaton | a permanent | G531 → |
| ἔχει | echei | He holds | G2192 → |
| τὴν | tēn | <the> | G3588 → |
| ἱερωσύνην· | hi'erōsunēn | priesthood; | G2420 → |
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