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In Christ, as the Melchisedec-priest, the ideal of the priesthood is realized.
Perfection (τελείωσις)
Only here and Luk 1:45. The act or process of consummating. By this word is signified the establishment of a perfect fellowship between God and the worshipper. See Heb 9:9; Heb 10:1.
Priesthood (ἱερωσύνης)
Only in Hebrews. See Heb 7:12, Heb 7:14. It expresses the abstract notion of the priest's office; while ἱερατία Heb 7:5, expresses the priestly service.
For under it the people received the law (γὰρ ἐπ' αὐτῆς νενομοθέτηται)
Under, rather on the basis of. The verb lit. the law has been laid down. Only here and Heb 8:6.
What further need (τίς ἔτι χρεία)
Ἔτι after that, assuming that there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood.
Another priest (ἕτερον ἱερέα)
Not merely another, but a different kind of priest. See on Mat 6:24.
Should rise (ἀνίστασθαι)
In Hebrews only here and Heb 7:15, both times in connection with priest.