{In another place} (en heter(9369)). That is Ps 110:4 . It is
this crucial passage by which the author will prove the
superiority of Jesus to Aaron as high priest. Only the word
priest (hiereus) occurs here which the author uses as
synonymous with high priest (archiereus). The point lies in the
meaning of the phrase "After the order of Melchizedek" (kata t(886e)
taxin Melchisedek). But at this point the only thing pressed is
the fact of the divine appointment of Jesus as priest. He returns
to this point ( 5:10-7:28 ).
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