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# Now
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This does not mean "at this moment," but is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.
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# what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the manner of Melchizedek, and not be considered to be after the manner of Aaron?
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This question emphasizes that it was unexpected that priests come after the order of Melchizedek. Alternate translation: "no one would have needed another priest, one who was like Melchizedek and not like Aaron, to arise." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
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# to arise
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"to come" or "to appear"
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# after the manner of Melchizedek
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This means that Christ as a priest has things in common with Melchizedek as a priest. Alternate translation: "in the same way that Melchizedek was a priest"
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# not be considered to be after the manner of Aaron
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "not be after the manner of Aaron" or "who is not a priest like Aaron" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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