In Psalm 110:4 (New International Version) it says: * The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: "You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek." The Lord hath sworn - Has most firmly purposed, and will most certainly perform it, feeling himself bound by his purpose, as an honest man would by his oath.
And will not repent - Will never change this purpose; it is perfectly without condition, and without contingency. Nothing is left here to the will of man or angel. Christ shall be incarnated, and the Gospel of his salvation shall be preached over the whole earth. This is an irresistible decree of that God who loves mankind.
Thou art a priest for ever - The word cohen signifies, not only a priest, but also a prince; as, in the patriarchal times, most heads of families had and exercised both political and sacerdotal authority over all their descendants. Every priest had a threefold office:
- 1) He was an instructor of the family or tribe over which he presided.
- 2) He offered sacrifices for the sins of the people, to reconcile them to God, and give them access to his presence.
- 3) He was their mediator, and interceded for them.
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