Hebrews 7:11

In Christ, as the Melchisedec - priest, the ideal of the priesthood is realized.

Perfection [τ ε λ ε ι ω σ ι ς]. Only here and Luke 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 ch. Hebrews 9:9; Hebrews 10:1.

Priesthood [ι ε ρ ω σ υ ν η ς]. Only in Hebrews. See vers. 12, 14. It expresses the abstract notion of the priest's office; while iJeratia ver. 5, expresses the priestly service.

For under it the people received the law [γ α ρ ε π α υ τ η ς ν ε ν ο μ ο θ ε τ η τ α ι]. Under, rather on the basis of. The verb lit. the law has been laid down Only here and ch. Hebrews 8:6.

What further need [τ ι ς ε τ ι χ ρ ε ι α]. Eti after that, assuming that there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood.

Another priest [ε τ ε ρ ο ν ι ε ρ ε α]. Not merely another, but a different kind of priest. See on Matthew 6:24.

Should rise [α ν ι σ τ α σ θ α ι]. In Hebrews only here and ver. 15, both times in connection with priest.