Book of Hebrews - Chapter 7 - Verse 15

In Hebrews 7:15, the author is highlighting the superiority of Jesus Christ as a high priest in comparison to the order of Melchizedek. The verse indicates that it is even more apparent that Jesus is a different kind of priest when we consider the fact that he arises in the likeness of Melchizedek. Melchizedek, who was a mysterious and enigmatic figure in the Old Testament, was both a king and a priest, unlike the Levitical priests who served in the temple. By drawing a parallel between Jesus and Melchizedek, the author of Hebrews is emphasizing the unique and exalted status of Jesus as a divine high priest, whose priesthood supersedes the limitations of the Levitical priesthood. This verse reinforces the idea that Jesus' priesthood is established on a different, more powerful and eternal basis than that of the Old Testament priests, pointing to his divine nature and superior role in mediating between God and humanity.