9. And one might say that through Aḇraham even Lĕwi, who received tithes, gave tithes,
10. for he was still in the loins of his father when Malkitseḏeq met him.
11. Truly, then, if perfection were through the Lĕwitical priesthood – for under it the people were given the Torah – why was there still need for another priest to arise according to the order of Malkitseḏeq, and not be called according to the order of Aharon?
12. For the priesthood being changed, of necessity there takes place a change of law also.
13. For He of whom this is said belongs to another tribe, from which no one had attended at the altar.
14. For it is perfectly clear that our Master arose from Yehuḏah, a tribe about which Mosheh never spoke of concerning priesthood,
15. and this is clearer still, if another priest arises in the likeness of Malkitseḏeq,
16. who has become, not according to the Torah of fleshly command, but according to the power of an endless life,
17. for He does witness, “You are a priest forever according to the order of Malkitseḏeq.”
18. For there is indeed a setting aside of the former command because of its weakness and unprofitableness,
19. for the Torah perfected naught, but the bringing in of a better expectation, through which we draw near to Elohim.
20. And it was not without an oath!
21. For they indeed became priests without an oath, but He became Priest with an oath by Him who said to Him, “יהוה has sworn and shall not regret, ‘You are a priest forever according to the order of Malkitseḏeq.’ ”
22. By as much as this יהושע has become a guarantor of a better covenant.
23. And indeed, those that became priests were many, because they were prevented by death from continuing,
24. but He, because He remains forever, has an unchangeable priesthood.